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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.22, 4,716.36 and 952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.22, 4,716.36 and 952.96 is: 1,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.22 : 4,716.36 = 952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.22/4,716.36 = 952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.22x = 4,716.36 × 952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.22x = 4,494,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,502.43/3,144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.45

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