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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.48, 3,402.29 and 951.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.48, 3,402.29 and 951.87 is: 1,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.48 : 3,402.29 = 951.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.48/3,402.29 = 951.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.48x = 3,402.29 × 951.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.48x = 3,238,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,552.92/2,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.63

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