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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.24, 3,375.72 and 951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.24, 3,375.72 and 951.72 is: 1,427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.24 : 3,375.72 = 951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.24/3,375.72 = 951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.24x = 3,375.72 × 951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.24x = 3,212,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,740.24/2,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.73

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