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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.91, 4,426.52 and 1,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.91, 4,426.52 and 1,003.59 is: 1,504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.91 : 4,426.52 = 1,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.91/4,426.52 = 1,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.91x = 4,426.52 × 1,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.91x = 4,442,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,406.19/2,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.93

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