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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.33, 4,448.20 and 1,017.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.33, 4,448.20 and 1,017.01 is: 1,525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.33 : 4,448.20 = 1,017.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.33/4,448.20 = 1,017.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.33x = 4,448.20 × 1,017.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.33x = 4,523,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,850.22/2,965.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.58

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