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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.40, 2,888.26 and 952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.40, 2,888.26 and 952.28 is: 1,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.40 : 2,888.26 = 952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.40/2,888.26 = 952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.40x = 2,888.26 × 952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.40x = 2,750,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,432.23/1,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.76

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