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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.04, 4,352.04 and 952.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.04, 4,352.04 and 952.79 is: 1,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.04 : 4,352.04 = 952.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.04/4,352.04 = 952.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.04x = 4,352.04 × 952.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.04x = 4,146,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,553.67/2,901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.34

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