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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.51, 3,093.07 and 951.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.51, 3,093.07 and 951.47 is: 1,426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.51 : 3,093.07 = 951.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.51/3,093.07 = 951.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.51x = 3,093.07 × 951.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.51x = 2,942,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,963.31/2,062.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.88

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