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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.94, 4,435.49 and 1,009.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.94, 4,435.49 and 1,009.13 is: 1,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.94 : 4,435.49 = 1,009.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.94/4,435.49 = 1,009.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.94x = 4,435.49 × 1,009.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.94x = 4,475,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,966.37/2,956.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.72

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