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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.60, 4,436.48 and 1,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.60, 4,436.48 and 1,009.76 is: 1,514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.60 : 4,436.48 = 1,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.60/4,436.48 = 1,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.60x = 4,436.48 × 1,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.60x = 4,479,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,780.04/2,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.67

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