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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.83, 4,428.98 and 900.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.83, 4,428.98 and 900.83 is: 1,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.83 : 4,428.98 = 900.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.83/4,428.98 = 900.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.83x = 4,428.98 × 900.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.83x = 3,989,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,764.62/2,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.17

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