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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.96, 4,429.70 and 1,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.96, 4,429.70 and 1,006.28 is: 1,509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.96 : 4,429.70 = 1,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.96/4,429.70 = 1,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.96x = 4,429.70 × 1,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.96x = 4,457,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,518.52/2,953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.00

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