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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.62, 4,061.28 and 952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.62, 4,061.28 and 952.71 is: 1,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.62 : 4,061.28 = 952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.62/4,061.28 = 952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.62x = 4,061.28 × 952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.62x = 3,869,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,222.07/2,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.01

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