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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.39, 2,398.95 and 952.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.39, 2,398.95 and 952.42 is: 1,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.39 : 2,398.95 = 952.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.39/2,398.95 = 952.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.39x = 2,398.95 × 952.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.39x = 2,284,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,807.96/1,738.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.32

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