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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.18, 4,446.81 and 1,015.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.18, 4,446.81 and 1,015.95 is: 1,524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.18 : 4,446.81 = 1,015.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.18/4,446.81 = 1,015.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.18x = 4,446.81 × 1,015.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.18x = 4,517,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,736.62/2,964.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.11

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