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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.91, 3,404.68 and 952.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.91, 3,404.68 and 952.55 is: 1,429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.91 : 3,404.68 = 952.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.91/3,404.68 = 952.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.91x = 3,404.68 × 952.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.91x = 3,243,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,121.30/2,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.37

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