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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.25, 4,548.37 and 952.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.25, 4,548.37 and 952.41 is: 1,428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.25 : 4,548.37 = 952.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.25/4,548.37 = 952.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.25x = 4,548.37 × 952.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.25x = 4,331,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,929.53/3,032.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.62

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