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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.04, 4,411.96 and 2,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.04, 4,411.96 and 2,718.52 is: 4,062.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.04 : 4,411.96 = 2,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.04/4,411.96 = 2,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.04x = 4,411.96 × 2,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.04x = 11,994,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,994,001.50/2,952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.95

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