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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.52, 3,298.66 and 1,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.52, 3,298.66 and 1,952.12 is: 2,694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.52 : 3,298.66 = 1,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.52/3,298.66 = 1,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.52x = 3,298.66 × 1,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.52x = 6,439,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,439,380.16/2,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.84

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