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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.13, 4,507.29 and 952.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.13, 4,507.29 and 952.13 is: 1,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.13 : 4,507.29 = 952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.13/4,507.29 = 952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.13x = 4,507.29 × 952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.13x = 4,291,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,503.49/3,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.54

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