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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.17, 3,893.28 and 952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.17, 3,893.28 and 952.30 is: 1,429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.17 : 3,893.28 = 952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.17/3,893.28 = 952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.17x = 3,893.28 × 952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.17x = 3,707,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,570.54/2,594.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.19

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