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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.90, 4,429.58 and 1,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.90, 4,429.58 and 1,005.22 is: 1,507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.90 : 4,429.58 = 1,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.90/4,429.58 = 1,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.90x = 4,429.58 × 1,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.90x = 4,452,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,702.41/2,953.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.40

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