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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.72, 3,380.24 and 1,951.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.72, 3,380.24 and 1,951.00 is: 2,912.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.72 : 3,380.24 = 1,951.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.72/3,380.24 = 1,951.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.72x = 3,380.24 × 1,951.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.72x = 6,594,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,844.67/2,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.00

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