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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.01, 3,892.83 and 952.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.01, 3,892.83 and 952.33 is: 1,428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.01 : 3,892.83 = 952.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.01/3,892.83 = 952.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.01x = 3,892.83 × 952.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.01x = 3,707,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,258.79/2,595.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.61

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