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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.76, 3,508.11 and 952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.76, 3,508.11 and 952.48 is: 1,427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.76 : 3,508.11 = 952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.76/3,508.11 = 952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.76x = 3,508.11 × 952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.76x = 3,341,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,404.61/2,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.49

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