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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.03, 4,202.18 and 952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.03, 4,202.18 and 952.16 is: 1,428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.03 : 4,202.18 = 952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.03/4,202.18 = 952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.03x = 4,202.18 × 952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.03x = 4,001,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,125.51/2,801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.45

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