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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.03, 4,351.20 and 952.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.03, 4,351.20 and 952.75 is: 1,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.03 : 4,351.20 = 952.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.03/4,351.20 = 952.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.03x = 4,351.20 × 952.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.03x = 4,145,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,605.80/2,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.01

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