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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.72, 4,429.10 and 1,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.72, 4,429.10 and 1,005.24 is: 1,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.72 : 4,429.10 = 1,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.72/4,429.10 = 1,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.72x = 4,429.10 × 1,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.72x = 4,452,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,308.48/2,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.36

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