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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.76, 3,506.61 and 951.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.76, 3,506.61 and 951.48 is: 1,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.76 : 3,506.61 = 951.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.76/3,506.61 = 951.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.76x = 3,506.61 × 951.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.76x = 3,336,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,469.28/2,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.99

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