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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.52, 4,428.54 and 1,103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.52, 4,428.54 and 1,103.56 is: 1,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.52 : 4,428.54 = 1,103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.52/4,428.54 = 1,103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.52x = 4,428.54 × 1,103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.52x = 4,887,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,148.53/2,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.25

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