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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953, 4,429.92 and 1,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953, 4,429.92 and 1,004.68 is: 1,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953 : 4,429.92 = 1,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953/4,429.92 = 1,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953x = 4,429.92 × 1,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953x = 4,450,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,652.03/2,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.16

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