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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.06, 3,508.32 and 952.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.06, 3,508.32 and 952.42 is: 1,429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.06 : 3,508.32 = 952.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.06/3,508.32 = 952.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.06x = 3,508.32 × 952.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.06x = 3,341,394.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,394.13/2,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.13

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