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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.52, 4,547.16 and 952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.52, 4,547.16 and 952.14 is: 1,427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.52 : 4,547.16 = 952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.52/4,547.16 = 952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.52x = 4,547.16 × 952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.52x = 4,329,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,532.92/3,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.70

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