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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.21, 3,620.28 and 952.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.21, 3,620.28 and 952.38 is: 1,428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.21 : 3,620.28 = 952.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.21/3,620.28 = 952.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.21x = 3,620.28 × 952.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.21x = 3,447,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,882.27/2,413.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.75

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