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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.49, 3,376.10 and 951.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.49, 3,376.10 and 951.97 is: 1,428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.49 : 3,376.10 = 951.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.49/3,376.10 = 951.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.49x = 3,376.10 × 951.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.49x = 3,213,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,945.92/2,250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.11

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