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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.80, 3,374.88 and 951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.80, 3,374.88 and 951.60 is: 1,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.80 : 3,374.88 = 951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.80/3,374.88 = 951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.80x = 3,374.88 × 951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.80x = 3,211,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,535.81/2,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.84

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