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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.02, 3,402.58 and 951.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.02, 3,402.58 and 951.05 is: 1,426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.02 : 3,402.58 = 951.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.02/3,402.58 = 951.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.02x = 3,402.58 × 951.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.02x = 3,236,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,023.71/2,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.81

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