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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.16, 4,060.93 and 951.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.16, 4,060.93 and 951.93 is: 1,427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.16 : 4,060.93 = 951.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.16/4,060.93 = 951.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.16x = 4,060.93 × 951.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.16x = 3,865,721.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,721.09/2,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.96

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