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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.36, 3,375.60 and 952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.36, 3,375.60 and 952 is: 1,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.36 : 3,375.60 = 952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.36/3,375.60 = 952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.36x = 3,375.60 × 952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.36x = 3,213,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,571.20/2,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.39

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