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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.47, 2,833.80 and 952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.47, 2,833.80 and 952.15 is: 1,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.47 : 2,833.80 = 952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.47/2,833.80 = 952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.47x = 2,833.80 × 952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.47x = 2,698,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,202.67/1,889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.02

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