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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.40, 4,203.60 and 952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.40, 4,203.60 and 952.90 is: 1,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.40 : 4,203.60 = 952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.40/4,203.60 = 952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.40x = 4,203.60 × 952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.40x = 4,005,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,610.44/2,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.35

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