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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.62, 3,505.46 and 951.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.62, 3,505.46 and 951.64 is: 1,427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.62 : 3,505.46 = 951.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.62/3,505.46 = 951.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.62x = 3,505.46 × 951.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.62x = 3,335,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,935.95/2,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.07

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