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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.74, 4,434.75 and 1,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.74, 4,434.75 and 1,010.88 is: 1,514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.74 : 4,434.75 = 1,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.74/4,434.75 = 1,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.74x = 4,434.75 × 1,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.74x = 4,483,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,000.08/2,959.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.66

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