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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.84, 4,432.12 and 1,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.84, 4,432.12 and 1,007.08 is: 1,510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.84 : 4,432.12 = 1,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.84/4,432.12 = 1,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.84x = 4,432.12 × 1,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.84x = 4,463,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,499.41/2,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.57

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