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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.03, 4,428.15 and 1,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.03, 4,428.15 and 1,003.98 is: 1,506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.03 : 4,428.15 = 1,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.03/4,428.15 = 1,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.03x = 4,428.15 × 1,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.03x = 4,445,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,774.04/2,952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.01

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