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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.66, 4,023.77 and 951.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.66, 4,023.77 and 951.10 is: 1,427.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.66 : 4,023.77 = 951.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.66/4,023.77 = 951.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.66x = 4,023.77 × 951.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.66x = 3,827,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,007.65/2,681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.10

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