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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.26, 4,446.24 and 1,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.26, 4,446.24 and 1,016.48 is: 1,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.26 : 4,446.24 = 1,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.26/4,446.24 = 1,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.26x = 4,446.24 × 1,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.26x = 4,519,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,514.04/2,964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.67

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