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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.31, 3,542.03 and 1,951.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.31, 3,542.03 and 1,951.59 is: 2,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.31 : 3,542.03 = 1,951.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.31/3,542.03 = 1,951.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.31x = 3,542.03 × 1,951.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.31x = 6,912,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,912,580.57/2,366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.25

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