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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.58, 4,390.50 and 952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.58, 4,390.50 and 952.34 is: 1,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.58 : 4,390.50 = 952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.58/4,390.50 = 952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.58x = 4,390.50 × 952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.58x = 4,181,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,248.77/2,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.72

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