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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.13, 4,428.09 and 1,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.13, 4,428.09 and 1,004.82 is: 1,506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.13 : 4,428.09 = 1,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.13/4,428.09 = 1,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.13x = 4,428.09 × 1,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.13x = 4,449,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,433.39/2,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.17

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