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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.30, 4,026.65 and 952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.30, 4,026.65 and 952.70 is: 1,429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.30 : 4,026.65 = 952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.30/4,026.65 = 952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.30x = 4,026.65 × 952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.30x = 3,836,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,189.46/2,684.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.12

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