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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.37, 3,403.14 and 951.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.37, 3,403.14 and 951.42 is: 1,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.37 : 3,403.14 = 951.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.37/3,403.14 = 951.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.37x = 3,403.14 × 951.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.37x = 3,237,815.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,815.46/2,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.38

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