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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.02, 3,505.74 and 951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.02, 3,505.74 and 951 is: 1,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.02 : 3,505.74 = 951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.02/3,505.74 = 951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.02x = 3,505.74 × 951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.02x = 3,333,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,958.74/2,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.98

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