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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.28, 4,350.72 and 952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.28, 4,350.72 and 952.04 is: 1,428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.28 : 4,350.72 = 952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.28/4,350.72 = 952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.28x = 4,350.72 × 952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.28x = 4,142,059.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,059.47/2,900.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.16

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