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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.59, 3,373.57 and 951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.59, 3,373.57 and 951.16 is: 1,426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.59 : 3,373.57 = 951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.59/3,373.57 = 951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.59x = 3,373.57 × 951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.59x = 3,208,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,783.22/2,249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.39

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