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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.71, 4,024.96 and 952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.71, 4,024.96 and 952.34 is: 1,428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.71 : 4,024.96 = 952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.71/4,024.96 = 952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.71x = 4,024.96 × 952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.71x = 3,833,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,107.90/2,683.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.29

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