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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.53, 3,403.33 and 951.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.53, 3,403.33 and 951.56 is: 1,427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.53 : 3,403.33 = 951.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.53/3,403.33 = 951.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.53x = 3,403.33 × 951.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.53x = 3,238,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,453.30/2,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.56

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