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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.28, 2,889 and 952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.28, 2,889 and 952.32 is: 1,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.28 : 2,889 = 952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.28/2,889 = 952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.28x = 2,889 × 952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.28x = 2,751,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,252.48/1,925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.01

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