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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.33, 4,391.29 and 952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.33, 4,391.29 and 952.88 is: 1,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.33 : 4,391.29 = 952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.33/4,391.29 = 952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.33x = 4,391.29 × 952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.33x = 4,184,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,351.65/2,927.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.41

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