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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.98, 4,350.96 and 952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.98, 4,350.96 and 952.32 is: 1,428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.98 : 4,350.96 = 952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.98/4,350.96 = 952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.98x = 4,350.96 × 952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.98x = 4,143,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,506.23/2,899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.81

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