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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.59, 2,926.27 and 1,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.59, 2,926.27 and 1,430.14 is: 2,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.59 : 2,926.27 = 1,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.59/2,926.27 = 1,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.59x = 2,926.27 × 1,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.59x = 4,184,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,975.78/1,952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.29

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