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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.94, 3,389.85 and 1,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.94, 3,389.85 and 1,952.52 is: 2,926.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.94 : 3,389.85 = 1,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.94/3,389.85 = 1,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.94x = 3,389.85 × 1,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.94x = 6,618,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,749.92/2,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.14

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