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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.52, 3,277.86 and 952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.52, 3,277.86 and 952.24 is: 1,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.52 : 3,277.86 = 952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.52/3,277.86 = 952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.52x = 3,277.86 × 952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.52x = 3,121,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,309.41/2,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.83

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