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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.65, 3,378.84 and 953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.65, 3,378.84 and 953.12 is: 1,430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.65 : 3,378.84 = 953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.65/3,378.84 = 953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.65x = 3,378.84 × 953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.65x = 3,220,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,439.98/2,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.26

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