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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.88, 4,426.28 and 1,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.88, 4,426.28 and 1,004.44 is: 1,506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.88 : 4,426.28 = 1,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.88/4,426.28 = 1,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.88x = 4,426.28 × 1,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.88x = 4,445,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,932.68/2,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.65

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