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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.32, 3,405.30 and 952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.32, 3,405.30 and 952.96 is: 1,429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.32 : 3,405.30 = 952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.32/3,405.30 = 952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.32x = 3,405.30 × 952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.32x = 3,245,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,092.90/2,269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.99

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