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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.76, 2,690.20 and 1,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.76, 2,690.20 and 1,362.24 is: 1,876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.76 : 2,690.20 = 1,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.76/2,690.20 = 1,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.76x = 2,690.20 × 1,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.76x = 3,664,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,698.05/1,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.68

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