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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.48, 4,438.50 and 1,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.48, 4,438.50 and 1,010.88 is: 1,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.48 : 4,438.50 = 1,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.48/4,438.50 = 1,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.48x = 4,438.50 × 1,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.48x = 4,486,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,790.88/2,958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.59

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