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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.50, 4,430.67 and 1,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.50, 4,430.67 and 1,005.18 is: 1,507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.50 : 4,430.67 = 1,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.50/4,430.67 = 1,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.50x = 4,430.67 × 1,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.50x = 4,453,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,620.87/2,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.91

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