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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.66, 3,650.22 and 952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.66, 3,650.22 and 952.86 is: 1,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.66 : 3,650.22 = 952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.66/3,650.22 = 952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.66x = 3,650.22 × 952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.66x = 3,478,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,148.63/2,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.18

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