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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.70, 4,389.92 and 952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.70, 4,389.92 and 952.40 is: 1,428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.70 : 4,389.92 = 952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.70/4,389.92 = 952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.70x = 4,389.92 × 952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.70x = 4,180,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,933.10/2,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.55

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