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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.69, 4,549.03 and 952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.69, 4,549.03 and 952.86 is: 1,429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.69 : 4,549.03 = 952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.69/4,549.03 = 952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.69x = 4,549.03 × 952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.69x = 4,334,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,561.22/3,032.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.28

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