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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.49, 3,508.02 and 952.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.49, 3,508.02 and 952.05 is: 1,427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.49 : 3,508.02 = 952.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.49/3,508.02 = 952.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.49x = 3,508.02 × 952.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.49x = 3,339,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,810.44/2,339.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.58

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