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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.45, 3,375.41 and 951.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.45, 3,375.41 and 951.75 is: 1,427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.45 : 3,375.41 = 951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.45/3,375.41 = 951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.45x = 3,375.41 × 951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.45x = 3,212,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,541.71/2,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.51

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