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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.06, 3,506.82 and 951.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.06, 3,506.82 and 951.42 is: 1,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.06 : 3,506.82 = 951.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.06/3,506.82 = 951.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.06x = 3,506.82 × 951.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.06x = 3,336,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,458.68/2,337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.63

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