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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.36, 3,071.16 and 952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.36, 3,071.16 and 952.08 is: 1,426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.36 : 3,071.16 = 952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.36/3,071.16 = 952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.36x = 3,071.16 × 952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.36x = 2,923,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,990.01/2,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.78

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