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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.99, 3,275.64 and 951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.99, 3,275.64 and 951.50 is: 1,426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.99 : 3,275.64 = 951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.99/3,275.64 = 951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.99x = 3,275.64 × 951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.99x = 3,116,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,755.08/2,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.44

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