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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.02, 4,026.30 and 952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.02, 4,026.30 and 952.24 is: 1,428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.02 : 4,026.30 = 952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.02/4,026.30 = 952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.02x = 4,026.30 × 952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.02x = 3,834,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,003.91/2,684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.46

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