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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.64, 3,154.80 and 951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.64, 3,154.80 and 951.20 is: 1,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.64 : 3,154.80 = 951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.64/3,154.80 = 951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.64x = 3,154.80 × 951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.64x = 3,000,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,845.76/2,104.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.82

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