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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.12, 3,070.59 and 952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.12, 3,070.59 and 952.20 is: 1,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.12 : 3,070.59 = 952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.12/3,070.59 = 952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.12x = 3,070.59 × 952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.12x = 2,923,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,815.80/2,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.86

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