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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.38, 4,428.59 and 1,004.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.38, 4,428.59 and 1,004.55 is: 1,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.38 : 4,428.59 = 1,004.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.38/4,428.59 = 1,004.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.38x = 4,428.59 × 1,004.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.38x = 4,448,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,735.06/2,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.83

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