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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.23, 3,618.35 and 951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.23, 3,618.35 and 951.34 is: 1,427.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.23 : 3,618.35 = 951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.23/3,618.35 = 951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.23x = 3,618.35 × 951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.23x = 3,442,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,281.09/2,412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.01

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