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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.14, 4,428.59 and 1,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.14, 4,428.59 and 1,004.98 is: 1,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.14 : 4,428.59 = 1,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.14/4,428.59 = 1,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.14x = 4,428.59 × 1,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.14x = 4,450,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,644.38/2,953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.09

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