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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.64, 4,427.84 and 1,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.64, 4,427.84 and 1,004.48 is: 1,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.64 : 4,427.84 = 1,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.64/4,427.84 = 1,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.64x = 4,427.84 × 1,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.64x = 4,447,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,676.72/2,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.34

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