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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.68, 4,434.30 and 1,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.68, 4,434.30 and 1,008.36 is: 1,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.68 : 4,434.30 = 1,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.68/4,434.30 = 1,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.68x = 4,434.30 × 1,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.68x = 4,471,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,370.75/2,956.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.29

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