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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.10, 4,892.02 and 952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.10, 4,892.02 and 952.60 is: 1,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.10 : 4,892.02 = 952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.10/4,892.02 = 952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.10x = 4,892.02 × 952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.10x = 4,660,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,138.25/3,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.01

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