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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.68, 4,351.16 and 952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.68, 4,351.16 and 952.84 is: 1,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.68 : 4,351.16 = 952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.68/4,351.16 = 952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.68x = 4,351.16 × 952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.68x = 4,145,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,959.29/2,900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.31

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