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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.36, 3,069.54 and 951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.36, 3,069.54 and 951.16 is: 1,426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.36 : 3,069.54 = 951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.36/3,069.54 = 951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.36x = 3,069.54 × 951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.36x = 2,919,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,623.67/2,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.04

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