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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.82, 4,449.14 and 1,017.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.82, 4,449.14 and 1,017.77 is: 1,526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.82 : 4,449.14 = 1,017.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.82/4,449.14 = 1,017.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.82x = 4,449.14 × 1,017.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.82x = 4,528,214.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,214.89/2,965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.80

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