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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.34, 4,026.51 and 952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.34, 4,026.51 and 952.56 is: 1,428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.34 : 4,026.51 = 952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.34/4,026.51 = 952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.34x = 4,026.51 × 952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.34x = 3,835,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,492.37/2,684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.84

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