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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.16, 4,436.37 and 1,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.16, 4,436.37 and 1,009.35 is: 1,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.16 : 4,436.37 = 1,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.16/4,436.37 = 1,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.16x = 4,436.37 × 1,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.16x = 4,477,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,850.06/2,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.24

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