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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.76, 4,506.96 and 952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.76, 4,506.96 and 952.76 is: 1,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.76 : 4,506.96 = 952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.76/4,506.96 = 952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.76x = 4,506.96 × 952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.76x = 4,294,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,051.21/3,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.08

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