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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.05, 4,938.85 and 952.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.05, 4,938.85 and 952.55 is: 1,428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.05 : 4,938.85 = 952.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.05/4,938.85 = 952.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.05x = 4,938.85 × 952.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.05x = 4,704,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,501.57/3,293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.62

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