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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,584.93, 5,377.62 and 952.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,584.93, 5,377.62 and 952.39 is: 1,428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,584.93 : 5,377.62 = 952.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,584.93/5,377.62 = 952.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,584.93x = 5,377.62 × 952.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,584.93x = 5,121,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,601.81/3,584.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.65

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