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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.20, 4,350.30 and 952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.20, 4,350.30 and 952.60 is: 1,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.20 : 4,350.30 = 952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.20/4,350.30 = 952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.20x = 4,350.30 × 952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.20x = 4,144,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,095.78/2,900.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.90

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