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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.80, 3,376.02 and 952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.80, 3,376.02 and 952.44 is: 1,427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.80 : 3,376.02 = 952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.80/3,376.02 = 952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.80x = 3,376.02 × 952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.80x = 3,215,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,456.49/2,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.95

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