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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.54, 4,428.84 and 1,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.54, 4,428.84 and 1,004.70 is: 1,507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.54 : 4,428.84 = 1,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.54/4,428.84 = 1,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.54x = 4,428.84 × 1,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.54x = 4,449,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,655.55/2,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.06

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