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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.23, 3,895.90 and 952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.23, 3,895.90 and 952.94 is: 1,429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.23 : 3,895.90 = 952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.23/3,895.90 = 952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.23x = 3,895.90 × 952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.23x = 3,712,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,558.95/2,596.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.98

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