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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.88, 4,437.36 and 1,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.88, 4,437.36 and 1,009.56 is: 1,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.88 : 4,437.36 = 1,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.88/4,437.36 = 1,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.88x = 4,437.36 × 1,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.88x = 4,479,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,781.16/2,957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.52

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