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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.93, 4,425.06 and 1,003.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.93, 4,425.06 and 1,003.07 is: 1,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.93 : 4,425.06 = 1,003.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.93/4,425.06 = 1,003.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.93x = 4,425.06 × 1,003.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.93x = 4,438,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,644.93/2,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.64

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