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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.16, 3,891.92 and 952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.16, 3,891.92 and 952.32 is: 1,427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.16 : 3,891.92 = 952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.16/3,891.92 = 952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.16x = 3,891.92 × 952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.16x = 3,706,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,370.23/2,596.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.64

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