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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.67, 4,716.27 and 952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.67, 4,716.27 and 952.27 is: 1,428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.67 : 4,716.27 = 952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.67/4,716.27 = 952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.67x = 4,716.27 × 952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.67x = 4,491,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,162.43/3,143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.64

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