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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.15, 3,375.90 and 952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.15, 3,375.90 and 952.72 is: 1,428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.15 : 3,375.90 = 952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.15/3,375.90 = 952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.15x = 3,375.90 × 952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.15x = 3,216,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,279.01/2,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.73

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