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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.26, 3,182.04 and 952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.26, 3,182.04 and 952.62 is: 1,428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.26 : 3,182.04 = 952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.26/3,182.04 = 952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.26x = 3,182.04 × 952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.26x = 3,031,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,274.94/2,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.32

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