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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.18, 4,448.31 and 1,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.18, 4,448.31 and 1,016.95 is: 1,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.18 : 4,448.31 = 1,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.18/4,448.31 = 1,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.18x = 4,448.31 × 1,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.18x = 4,523,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,708.85/2,965.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.61

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