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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.00, 3,619.49 and 951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.00, 3,619.49 and 951.12 is: 1,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.00 : 3,619.49 = 951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.00/3,619.49 = 951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.00x = 3,619.49 × 951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.00x = 3,442,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,554.39/2,412.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.26

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