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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.38, 2,398.96 and 952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.38, 2,398.96 and 952.44 is: 1,314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.38 : 2,398.96 = 952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.38/2,398.96 = 952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.38x = 2,398.96 × 952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.38x = 2,284,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,863.08/1,738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.37

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