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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.66, 3,376.23 and 951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.66, 3,376.23 and 951.96 is: 1,428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.66 : 3,376.23 = 951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.66/3,376.23 = 951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.66x = 3,376.23 × 951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.66x = 3,214,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,035.91/2,250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.04

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