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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.16, 4,427.28 and 1,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.16, 4,427.28 and 1,003.92 is: 1,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.16 : 4,427.28 = 1,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.16/4,427.28 = 1,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.16x = 4,427.28 × 1,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.16x = 4,444,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,634.94/2,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.06

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