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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.16, 3,375.48 and 951.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.16, 3,375.48 and 951.48 is: 1,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.16 : 3,375.48 = 951.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.16/3,375.48 = 951.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.16x = 3,375.48 × 951.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.16x = 3,211,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,701.71/2,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.32

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