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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.06, 3,072.41 and 952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.06, 3,072.41 and 952.14 is: 1,429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.06 : 3,072.41 = 952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.06/3,072.41 = 952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.06x = 3,072.41 × 952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.06x = 2,925,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,364.46/2,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.06

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