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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261, 4,891.92 and 952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261, 4,891.92 and 952.52 is: 1,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261 : 4,891.92 = 952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261/4,891.92 = 952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261x = 4,891.92 × 952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261x = 4,659,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,651.64/3,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.90

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