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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.68, 4,431.30 and 1,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.68, 4,431.30 and 1,006.36 is: 1,509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.68 : 4,431.30 = 1,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.68/4,431.30 = 1,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.68x = 4,431.30 × 1,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.68x = 4,459,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,483.07/2,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.29

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