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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.97, 3,619.91 and 952.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.97, 3,619.91 and 952.13 is: 1,428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.97 : 3,619.91 = 952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.97/3,619.91 = 952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.97x = 3,619.91 × 952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.97x = 3,446,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,629.20/2,412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.38

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