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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.36, 4,428.55 and 872.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.36, 4,428.55 and 872.39 is: 1,308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.36 : 4,428.55 = 872.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.36/4,428.55 = 872.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.36x = 4,428.55 × 872.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.36x = 3,863,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,422.73/2,952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.59

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