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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.52, 4,549.58 and 952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.52, 4,549.58 and 952.44 is: 1,428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.52 : 4,549.58 = 952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.52/4,549.58 = 952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.52x = 4,549.58 × 952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.52x = 4,333,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,197.21/3,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.91

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