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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.08, 4,445 and 1,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.08, 4,445 and 1,015.76 is: 1,523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.08 : 4,445 = 1,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.08/4,445 = 1,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.08x = 4,445 × 1,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.08x = 4,515,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,053.20/2,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.26

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