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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.88, 4,434.60 and 1,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.88, 4,434.60 and 1,008.08 is: 1,512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.88 : 4,434.60 = 1,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.88/4,434.60 = 1,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.88x = 4,434.60 × 1,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.88x = 4,470,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,431.57/2,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.39

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