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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.25, 4,025.22 and 951.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.25, 4,025.22 and 951.89 is: 1,427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.25 : 4,025.22 = 951.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.25/4,025.22 = 951.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.25x = 4,025.22 × 951.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.25x = 3,831,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,566.67/2,683.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.96

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