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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.52, 4,425.62 and 1,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.52, 4,425.62 and 1,002.66 is: 1,503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.52 : 4,425.62 = 1,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.52/4,425.62 = 1,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.52x = 4,425.62 × 1,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.52x = 4,437,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,387.14/2,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.42

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