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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.74, 3,277.62 and 952.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.74, 3,277.62 and 952.37 is: 1,428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.74 : 3,277.62 = 952.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.74/3,277.62 = 952.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.74x = 3,277.62 × 952.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.74x = 3,121,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,490.57/2,184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.77

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