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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.64, 4,448.45 and 1,017.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.64, 4,448.45 and 1,017.99 is: 1,526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.64 : 4,448.45 = 1,017.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.64/4,448.45 = 1,017.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.64x = 4,448.45 × 1,017.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.64x = 4,528,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,480.16/2,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.99

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