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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.60, 3,507.88 and 951.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.60, 3,507.88 and 951.61 is: 1,427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.60 : 3,507.88 = 951.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.60/3,507.88 = 951.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.60x = 3,507.88 × 951.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.60x = 3,338,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,133.69/2,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.41

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