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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.08, 3,378.07 and 952.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.08, 3,378.07 and 952.66 is: 1,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.08 : 3,378.07 = 952.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.08/3,378.07 = 952.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.08x = 3,378.07 × 952.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.08x = 3,218,152.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,152.17/2,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.97

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