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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.95, 3,374.65 and 951.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.95, 3,374.65 and 951.25 is: 1,426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.95 : 3,374.65 = 951.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.95/3,374.65 = 951.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.95x = 3,374.65 × 951.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.95x = 3,210,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,135.81/2,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.76

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