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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.33, 4,435.19 and 1,008.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.33, 4,435.19 and 1,008.54 is: 1,513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.33 : 4,435.19 = 1,008.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.33/4,435.19 = 1,008.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.33x = 4,435.19 × 1,008.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.33x = 4,473,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,066.52/2,956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.05

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