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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.92, 4,026.66 and 952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.92, 4,026.66 and 952.68 is: 1,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.92 : 4,026.66 = 952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.92/4,026.66 = 952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.92x = 4,026.66 × 952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.92x = 3,836,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,118.45/2,683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.30

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