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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.96, 4,434.06 and 1,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.96, 4,434.06 and 1,008.86 is: 1,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.96 : 4,434.06 = 1,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.96/4,434.06 = 1,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.96x = 4,434.06 × 1,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.96x = 4,473,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,345.77/2,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.31

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