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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.44, 4,433.44 and 1,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.44, 4,433.44 and 1,008.80 is: 1,512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.44 : 4,433.44 = 1,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.44/4,433.44 = 1,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.44x = 4,433.44 × 1,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.44x = 4,472,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,454.27/2,956.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.78

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