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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.84, 4,448.82 and 1,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.84, 4,448.82 and 1,018.12 is: 1,527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.84 : 4,448.82 = 1,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.84/4,448.82 = 1,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.84x = 4,448.82 × 1,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.84x = 4,529,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,432.62/2,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.20

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