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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.74, 4,444.32 and 1,015.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.74, 4,444.32 and 1,015.57 is: 1,522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.74 : 4,444.32 = 1,015.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.74/4,444.32 = 1,015.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.74x = 4,444.32 × 1,015.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.74x = 4,513,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,527.43/2,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.41

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