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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.17, 4,938.18 and 952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.17, 4,938.18 and 952.08 is: 1,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.17 : 4,938.18 = 952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.17/4,938.18 = 952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.17x = 4,938.18 × 952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.17x = 4,701,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,542.41/3,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.10

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