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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.37, 3,618.35 and 951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.37, 3,618.35 and 951.13 is: 1,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.37 : 3,618.35 = 951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.37/3,618.35 = 951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.37x = 3,618.35 × 951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.37x = 3,441,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,521.24/2,412.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.61

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