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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.80, 3,374.52 and 951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.80, 3,374.52 and 951.44 is: 1,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.80 : 3,374.52 = 951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.80/3,374.52 = 951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.80x = 3,374.52 × 951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.80x = 3,210,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,653.31/2,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.45

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