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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049, 3,073.47 and 952.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049, 3,073.47 and 952.75 is: 1,429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049 : 3,073.47 = 952.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049/3,073.47 = 952.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049x = 3,073.47 × 952.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049x = 2,928,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,248.54/2,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.11

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