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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.58, 3,275.10 and 952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.58, 3,275.10 and 952.32 is: 1,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.58 : 3,275.10 = 952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.58/3,275.10 = 952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.58x = 3,275.10 × 952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.58x = 3,118,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,955.51/2,185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.06

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