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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.09, 4,716.19 and 952.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.09, 4,716.19 and 952.81 is: 1,429.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.09 : 4,716.19 = 952.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.09/4,716.19 = 952.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.09x = 4,716.19 × 952.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.09x = 4,493,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,609.41/3,144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.23

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