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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.94, 4,436.99 and 1,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.94, 4,436.99 and 1,010.13 is: 1,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.94 : 4,436.99 = 1,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.94/4,436.99 = 1,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.94x = 4,436.99 × 1,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.94x = 4,481,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,936.71/2,957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.22

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