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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.33, 4,426.99 and 1,003.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.33, 4,426.99 and 1,003.53 is: 1,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.33 : 4,426.99 = 1,003.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.33/4,426.99 = 1,003.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.33x = 4,426.99 × 1,003.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.33x = 4,442,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,612.11/2,951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.29

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