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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.89, 3,894.21 and 952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.89, 3,894.21 and 952.27 is: 1,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.89 : 3,894.21 = 952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.89/3,894.21 = 952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.89x = 3,894.21 × 952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.89x = 3,708,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,329.62/2,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.54

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