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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.63, 4,426.29 and 1,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.63, 4,426.29 and 1,004.40 is: 1,505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.63 : 4,426.29 = 1,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.63/4,426.29 = 1,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.63x = 4,426.29 × 1,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.63x = 4,445,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,765.68/2,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.70

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