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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952, 4,428.72 and 900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952, 4,428.72 and 900 is: 1,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952 : 4,428.72 = 900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952/4,428.72 = 900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952x = 4,428.72 × 900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952x = 3,985,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,848/2,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.22

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