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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.59, 3,375.06 and 952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.59, 3,375.06 and 952.16 is: 1,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.59 : 3,375.06 = 952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.59/3,375.06 = 952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.59x = 3,375.06 × 952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.59x = 3,213,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,597.13/2,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.89

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