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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.64, 4,435.60 and 1,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.64, 4,435.60 and 1,008.88 is: 1,513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.64 : 4,435.60 = 1,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.64/4,435.60 = 1,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.64x = 4,435.60 × 1,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.64x = 4,474,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,988.13/2,956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.54

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