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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.92, 4,437.59 and 1,010.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.92, 4,437.59 and 1,010.07 is: 1,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.92 : 4,437.59 = 1,010.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.92/4,437.59 = 1,010.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.92x = 4,437.59 × 1,010.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.92x = 4,482,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,271.48/2,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.35

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