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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.96, 2,125.38 and 952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.96, 2,125.38 and 952.28 is: 1,429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.96 : 2,125.38 = 952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.96/2,125.38 = 952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.96x = 2,125.38 × 952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.96x = 2,023,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,956.87/1,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.39

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