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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.52, 4,426.44 and 1,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.52, 4,426.44 and 1,003.68 is: 1,505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.52 : 4,426.44 = 1,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.52/4,426.44 = 1,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.52x = 4,426.44 × 1,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.52x = 4,442,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,729.30/2,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.23

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