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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.52, 4,350.83 and 952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.52, 4,350.83 and 952.92 is: 1,429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.52 : 4,350.83 = 952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.52/4,350.83 = 952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.52x = 4,350.83 × 952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.52x = 4,145,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,988.16/2,900.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.39

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