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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.30, 4,429.65 and 1,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.30, 4,429.65 and 1,005.06 is: 1,508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.30 : 4,429.65 = 1,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.30/4,429.65 = 1,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.30x = 4,429.65 × 1,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.30x = 4,452,064.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,064.03/2,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.00

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