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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.63, 4,427.34 and 1,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.63, 4,427.34 and 1,004.32 is: 1,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.63 : 4,427.34 = 1,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.63/4,427.34 = 1,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.63x = 4,427.34 × 1,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.63x = 4,446,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,466.11/2,953.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.42

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