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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.64, 3,509.46 and 952.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.64, 3,509.46 and 952.65 is: 1,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.64 : 3,509.46 = 952.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.64/3,509.46 = 952.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.64x = 3,509.46 × 952.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.64x = 3,343,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,301.87/2,339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.98

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