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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.52, 4,347 and 949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.52, 4,347 and 949.76 is: 1,424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.52 : 4,347 = 949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.52/4,347 = 949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.52x = 4,347 × 949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.52x = 4,128,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,606.72/2,897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.88

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