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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.73, 3,925.35 and 951.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.73, 3,925.35 and 951.75 is: 1,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.73 : 3,925.35 = 951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.73/3,925.35 = 951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.73x = 3,925.35 × 951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.73x = 3,735,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,951.86/2,618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.63

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