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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.96, 4,432.70 and 1,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.96, 4,432.70 and 1,008.28 is: 1,512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.96 : 4,432.70 = 1,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.96/4,432.70 = 1,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.96x = 4,432.70 × 1,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.96x = 4,469,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,402.76/2,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.00

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