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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901, 4,349.52 and 952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901, 4,349.52 and 952.92 is: 1,428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901 : 4,349.52 = 952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901/4,349.52 = 952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901x = 4,349.52 × 952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901x = 4,144,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,744.60/2,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.73

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