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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.80, 4,938.48 and 952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.80, 4,938.48 and 952.80 is: 1,428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.80 : 4,938.48 = 952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.80/4,938.48 = 952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.80x = 4,938.48 × 952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.80x = 4,705,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,383.74/3,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.99

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