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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.53, 4,349.16 and 952.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.53, 4,349.16 and 952.57 is: 1,428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.53 : 4,349.16 = 952.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.53/4,349.16 = 952.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.53x = 4,349.16 × 952.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.53x = 4,142,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,879.34/2,900.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.32

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