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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.36, 3,507.48 and 952.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.36, 3,507.48 and 952.07 is: 1,426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.36 : 3,507.48 = 952.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.36/3,507.48 = 952.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.36x = 3,507.48 × 952.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.36x = 3,339,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,348.95/2,340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.85

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