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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.56, 3,402.32 and 951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.56, 3,402.32 and 951.62 is: 1,427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.56 : 3,402.32 = 951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.56/3,402.32 = 951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.56x = 3,402.32 × 951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.56x = 3,237,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,719.51/2,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.84

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