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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.42, 4,752.96 and 1,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.42, 4,752.96 and 1,952.04 is: 2,693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.42 : 4,752.96 = 1,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.42/4,752.96 = 1,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.42x = 4,752.96 × 1,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.42x = 9,277,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277,968.04/3,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.62

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