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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.79, 4,429.86 and 1,004.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.79, 4,429.86 and 1,004.99 is: 1,507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.79 : 4,429.86 = 1,004.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.79/4,429.86 = 1,004.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.79x = 4,429.86 × 1,004.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.79x = 4,451,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,965.00/2,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.71

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