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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.82, 3,507.94 and 952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.82, 3,507.94 and 952.18 is: 1,428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.82 : 3,507.94 = 952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.82/3,507.94 = 952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.82x = 3,507.94 × 952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.82x = 3,340,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,190.31/2,337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.76

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