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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.76, 4,433.67 and 1,008.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.76, 4,433.67 and 1,008.63 is: 1,511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.76 : 4,433.67 = 1,008.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.76/4,433.67 = 1,008.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.76x = 4,433.67 × 1,008.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.76x = 4,471,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,932.57/2,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.93

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