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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.72, 4,939.02 and 952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.72, 4,939.02 and 952.63 is: 1,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.72 : 4,939.02 = 952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.72/4,939.02 = 952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.72x = 4,939.02 × 952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.72x = 4,705,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,053.86/3,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.93

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