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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.74, 4,428.62 and 872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.74, 4,428.62 and 872.70 is: 1,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.74 : 4,428.62 = 872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.74/4,428.62 = 872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.74x = 4,428.62 × 872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.74x = 3,864,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,856.67/2,952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.91

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