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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.56, 4,025.52 and 952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.56, 4,025.52 and 952.32 is: 1,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.56 : 4,025.52 = 952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.56/4,025.52 = 952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.56x = 4,025.52 × 952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.56x = 3,833,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,583.21/2,683.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.54

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