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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.88, 3,508.30 and 952.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.88, 3,508.30 and 952.59 is: 1,427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.88 : 3,508.30 = 952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.88/3,508.30 = 952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.88x = 3,508.30 × 952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.88x = 3,341,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,980.49/2,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.66

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