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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.94, 3,278 and 952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.94, 3,278 and 952.62 is: 1,429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.94 : 3,278 = 952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.94/3,278 = 952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.94x = 3,278 × 952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.94x = 3,122,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,688.36/2,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.19

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