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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.18, 3,375.03 and 951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.18, 3,375.03 and 951.86 is: 1,426.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.18 : 3,375.03 = 951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.18/3,375.03 = 951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.18x = 3,375.03 × 951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.18x = 3,212,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,556.06/2,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.42

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