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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337, 3,505.50 and 951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337, 3,505.50 and 951.09 is: 1,426.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337 : 3,505.50 = 951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337/3,505.50 = 951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337x = 3,505.50 × 951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337x = 3,334,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,046.00/2,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.64

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