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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.03, 4,427.94 and 1,102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.03, 4,427.94 and 1,102.41 is: 1,653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.03 : 4,427.94 = 1,102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.03/4,427.94 = 1,102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.03x = 4,427.94 × 1,102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.03x = 4,881,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,405.34/2,952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.58

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