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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.06, 4,429.59 and 1,006.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.06, 4,429.59 and 1,006.54 is: 1,509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.06 : 4,429.59 = 1,006.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.06/4,429.59 = 1,006.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.06x = 4,429.59 × 1,006.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.06x = 4,458,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,559.52/2,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.81

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