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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.60, 4,890.52 and 952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.60, 4,890.52 and 952.12 is: 1,428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.60 : 4,890.52 = 952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.60/4,890.52 = 952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.60x = 4,890.52 × 952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.60x = 4,656,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,361.90/3,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.07

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