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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.62, 4,716.12 and 952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.62, 4,716.12 and 952.76 is: 1,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.62 : 4,716.12 = 952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.62/4,716.12 = 952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.62x = 4,716.12 × 952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.62x = 4,493,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,345.85/3,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.90

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