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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.16, 4,426.44 and 1,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.16, 4,426.44 and 1,003.08 is: 1,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.16 : 4,426.44 = 1,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.16/4,426.44 = 1,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.16x = 4,426.44 × 1,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.16x = 4,440,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,073.44/2,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.52

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