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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.92, 4,430.15 and 872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.92, 4,430.15 and 872.84 is: 1,309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.92 : 4,430.15 = 872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.92/4,430.15 = 872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.92x = 4,430.15 × 872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.92x = 3,866,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,807.76/2,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.49

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