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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.76, 3,425.27 and 1,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.76, 3,425.27 and 1,952.28 is: 2,911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.76 : 3,425.27 = 1,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.76/3,425.27 = 1,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.76x = 3,425.27 × 1,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.76x = 6,687,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687,076.35/2,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.53

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