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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.85, 4,548.68 and 952.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.85, 4,548.68 and 952.13 is: 1,428.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.85 : 4,548.68 = 952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.85/4,548.68 = 952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.85x = 4,548.68 × 952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.85x = 4,330,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,907.18/3,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.47

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