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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.63, 4,062.15 and 952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.63, 4,062.15 and 952.56 is: 1,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.63 : 4,062.15 = 952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.63/4,062.15 = 952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.63x = 4,062.15 × 952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.63x = 3,869,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,441.60/2,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.09

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