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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.41, 3,507.84 and 951.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.41, 3,507.84 and 951.53 is: 1,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.41 : 3,507.84 = 951.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.41/3,507.84 = 951.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.41x = 3,507.84 × 951.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.41x = 3,337,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,797.46/2,338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.38

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