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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.46, 3,619.64 and 952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.46, 3,619.64 and 952.40 is: 1,428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.46 : 3,619.64 = 952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.46/3,619.64 = 952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.46x = 3,619.64 × 952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.46x = 3,447,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,345.14/2,413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.38

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