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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.11, 4,058.96 and 951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.11, 4,058.96 and 951.12 is: 1,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.11 : 4,058.96 = 951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.11/4,058.96 = 951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.11x = 4,058.96 × 951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.11x = 3,860,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,558.04/2,706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.61

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