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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.52, 3,662.28 and 1,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.52, 3,662.28 and 1,952.28 is: 2,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.52 : 3,662.28 = 1,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.52/3,662.28 = 1,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.52x = 3,662.28 × 1,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.52x = 7,149,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,796.00/2,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.42

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