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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.67, 4,433.49 and 1,007.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.67, 4,433.49 and 1,007.87 is: 1,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.67 : 4,433.49 = 1,007.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.67/4,433.49 = 1,007.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.67x = 4,433.49 × 1,007.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.67x = 4,468,359.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,359.40/2,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.79

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