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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.27, 3,618.62 and 951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.27, 3,618.62 and 951.06 is: 1,426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.27 : 3,618.62 = 951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.27/3,618.62 = 951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.27x = 3,618.62 × 951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.27x = 3,441,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,524.74/2,412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.67

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