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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.58, 4,350.88 and 952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.58, 4,350.88 and 952.94 is: 1,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.58 : 4,350.88 = 952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.58/4,350.88 = 952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.58x = 4,350.88 × 952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.58x = 4,146,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,127.59/2,900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.41

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