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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.52, 3,659.28 and 1,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.52, 3,659.28 and 1,950.28 is: 2,925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.52 : 3,659.28 = 1,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.52/3,659.28 = 1,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.52x = 3,659.28 × 1,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.52x = 7,136,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,620.60/2,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.42

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