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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.16, 4,026.02 and 952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.16, 4,026.02 and 952.60 is: 1,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.16 : 4,026.02 = 952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.16/4,026.02 = 952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.16x = 4,026.02 × 952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.16x = 3,835,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,186.65/2,683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.35

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