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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.74, 4,445.61 and 1,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.74, 4,445.61 and 1,015.93 is: 1,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.74 : 4,445.61 = 1,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.74/4,445.61 = 1,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.74x = 4,445.61 × 1,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.74x = 4,516,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,428.57/2,963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.90

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