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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.82, 3,894.24 and 952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.82, 3,894.24 and 952.44 is: 1,429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.82 : 3,894.24 = 952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.82/3,894.24 = 952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.82x = 3,894.24 × 952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.82x = 3,709,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,029.95/2,594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.40

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