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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.30, 3,076.84 and 956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.30, 3,076.84 and 956.52 is: 1,434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.30 : 3,076.84 = 956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.30/3,076.84 = 956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.30x = 3,076.84 × 956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.30x = 2,943,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,059.00/2,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.03

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