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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.48, 4,430.04 and 1,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.48, 4,430.04 and 1,004.88 is: 1,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.48 : 4,430.04 = 1,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.48/4,430.04 = 1,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.48x = 4,430.04 × 1,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.48x = 4,451,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,658.60/2,952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.77

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