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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.06, 3,507.09 and 952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.06, 3,507.09 and 952.15 is: 1,428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.06 : 3,507.09 = 952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.06/3,507.09 = 952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.06x = 3,507.09 × 952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.06x = 3,339,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,275.74/2,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.23

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