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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.14, 4,023.27 and 951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.14, 4,023.27 and 951.54 is: 1,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.14 : 4,023.27 = 951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.14/4,023.27 = 951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.14x = 4,023.27 × 951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.14x = 3,828,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,302.34/2,683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.80

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