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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.91, 4,428.01 and 1,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.91, 4,428.01 and 1,004.59 is: 1,506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.91 : 4,428.01 = 1,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.91/4,428.01 = 1,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.91x = 4,428.01 × 1,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.91x = 4,448,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,334.57/2,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.42

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