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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.23, 4,434.98 and 1,008.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.23, 4,434.98 and 1,008.27 is: 1,512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.23 : 4,434.98 = 1,008.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.23/4,434.98 = 1,008.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.23x = 4,434.98 × 1,008.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.23x = 4,471,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,652.24/2,956.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.62

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