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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.59, 4,427.66 and 1,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.59, 4,427.66 and 1,004.44 is: 1,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.59 : 4,427.66 = 1,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.59/4,427.66 = 1,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.59x = 4,427.66 × 1,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.59x = 4,447,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,291.65/2,953.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.73

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