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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.02, 3,507.59 and 952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.02, 3,507.59 and 952.80 is: 1,428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.02 : 3,507.59 = 952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.02/3,507.59 = 952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.02x = 3,507.59 × 952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.02x = 3,342,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,031.75/2,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.21

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