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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.49, 4,436.91 and 1,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.49, 4,436.91 and 1,009.70 is: 1,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.49 : 4,436.91 = 1,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.49/4,436.91 = 1,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.49x = 4,436.91 × 1,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.49x = 4,479,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,948.03/2,957.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.78

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