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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.52, 3,479.28 and 951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.52, 3,479.28 and 951.52 is: 1,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.52 : 3,479.28 = 951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.52/3,479.28 = 951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.52x = 3,479.28 × 951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.52x = 3,310,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,604.51/2,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.28

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