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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.38, 2,398.99 and 952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.38, 2,398.99 and 952.40 is: 1,314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.38 : 2,398.99 = 952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.38/2,398.99 = 952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.38x = 2,398.99 × 952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.38x = 2,284,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,798.08/1,738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.33

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