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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.21, 3,507.27 and 951.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.21, 3,507.27 and 951.49 is: 1,427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.21 : 3,507.27 = 951.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.21/3,507.27 = 951.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.21x = 3,507.27 × 951.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.21x = 3,337,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,132.33/2,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.22

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