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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.13, 4,026.60 and 952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.13, 4,026.60 and 952.62 is: 1,429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.13 : 4,026.60 = 952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.13/4,026.60 = 952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.13x = 4,026.60 × 952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.13x = 3,835,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,819.69/2,684.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.07

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