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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.83, 4,026.29 and 952.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.83, 4,026.29 and 952.59 is: 1,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.83 : 4,026.29 = 952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.83/4,026.29 = 952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.83x = 4,026.29 × 952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.83x = 3,835,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,398.83/2,683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.08

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