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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.07, 4,428.79 and 1,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.07, 4,428.79 and 1,004.27 is: 1,506.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.07 : 4,428.79 = 1,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.07/4,428.79 = 1,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.07x = 4,428.79 × 1,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.07x = 4,447,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,700.93/2,952.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.64

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