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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.89, 3,893.84 and 952.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.89, 3,893.84 and 952.43 is: 1,428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.89 : 3,893.84 = 952.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.89/3,893.84 = 952.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.89x = 3,893.84 × 952.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.89x = 3,708,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,585.80/2,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.64

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