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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.31, 3,617.37 and 951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.31, 3,617.37 and 951.44 is: 1,426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.31 : 3,617.37 = 951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.31/3,617.37 = 951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.31x = 3,617.37 × 951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.31x = 3,441,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,692.43/2,413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.13

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