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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.34, 3,508.74 and 951.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.34, 3,508.74 and 951.27 is: 1,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.34 : 3,508.74 = 951.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.34/3,508.74 = 951.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.34x = 3,508.74 × 951.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.34x = 3,337,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,759.10/2,339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.80

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