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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.23, 4,436.48 and 1,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.23, 4,436.48 and 1,009.27 is: 1,514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.23 : 4,436.48 = 1,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.23/4,436.48 = 1,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.23x = 4,436.48 × 1,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.23x = 4,477,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,606.17/2,957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.12

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