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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.02, 4,427.19 and 1,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.02, 4,427.19 and 1,004.18 is: 1,505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.02 : 4,427.19 = 1,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.02/4,427.19 = 1,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.02x = 4,427.19 × 1,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.02x = 4,445,695.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,695.65/2,952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.98

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