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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.30, 2,398.86 and 952.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.30, 2,398.86 and 952.36 is: 1,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.30 : 2,398.86 = 952.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.30/2,398.86 = 952.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.30x = 2,398.86 × 952.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.30x = 2,284,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,578.31/1,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.26

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