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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.41, 4,939.38 and 952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.41, 4,939.38 and 952.32 is: 1,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.41 : 4,939.38 = 952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.41/4,939.38 = 952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.41x = 4,939.38 × 952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.41x = 4,703,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,870.36/3,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.70

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