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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.13, 4,716.20 and 952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.13, 4,716.20 and 952.88 is: 1,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.13 : 4,716.20 = 952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.13/4,716.20 = 952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.13x = 4,716.20 × 952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.13x = 4,493,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,969.14/3,144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.32

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