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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.92, 4,025.16 and 951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.92, 4,025.16 and 951.68 is: 1,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.92 : 4,025.16 = 951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.92/4,025.16 = 951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.92x = 4,025.16 × 951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.92x = 3,830,664.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,664.27/2,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.80

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