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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.64, 4,025.04 and 951.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.64, 4,025.04 and 951.88 is: 1,427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.64 : 4,025.04 = 951.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.64/4,025.04 = 951.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.64x = 4,025.04 × 951.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.64x = 3,831,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,355.08/2,683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.67

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