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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.92, 3,620.60 and 952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.92, 3,620.60 and 952.16 is: 1,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.92 : 3,620.60 = 952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.92/3,620.60 = 952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.92x = 3,620.60 × 952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.92x = 3,447,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,390.50/2,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.72

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