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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.80, 4,447.73 and 1,016.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.80, 4,447.73 and 1,016.55 is: 1,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.80 : 4,447.73 = 1,016.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.80/4,447.73 = 1,016.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.80x = 4,447.73 × 1,016.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.80x = 4,521,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,339.93/2,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.01

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