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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.38, 3,769.54 and 952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.38, 3,769.54 and 952.84 is: 1,429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.38 : 3,769.54 = 952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.38/3,769.54 = 952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.38x = 3,769.54 × 952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.38x = 3,591,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,768.49/2,513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.06

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