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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.13, 4,433.87 and 1,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.13, 4,433.87 and 1,008.88 is: 1,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.13 : 4,433.87 = 1,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.13/4,433.87 = 1,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.13x = 4,433.87 × 1,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.13x = 4,473,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,234.20/2,957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.69

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