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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.62, 2,908.44 and 952.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.62, 2,908.44 and 952.50 is: 1,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.62 : 2,908.44 = 952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.62/2,908.44 = 952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.62x = 2,908.44 × 952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.62x = 2,770,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,289.10/1,939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.26

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