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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.37, 3,507.51 and 952.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.37, 3,507.51 and 952.09 is: 1,426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.37 : 3,507.51 = 952.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.37/3,507.51 = 952.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.37x = 3,507.51 × 952.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.37x = 3,339,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,447.66/2,340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.89

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