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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.47, 2,344.03 and 952.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.47, 2,344.03 and 952.42 is: 1,314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.47 : 2,344.03 = 952.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.47/2,344.03 = 952.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.47x = 2,344.03 × 952.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.47x = 2,232,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,501.05/1,698.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.42

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