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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.89, 4,444.35 and 1,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.89, 4,444.35 and 1,015.76 is: 1,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.89 : 4,444.35 = 1,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.89/4,444.35 = 1,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.89x = 4,444.35 × 1,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.89x = 4,514,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,370.73/2,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.61

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