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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.48, 4,080.04 and 1,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.48, 4,080.04 and 1,951.28 is: 2,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.48 : 4,080.04 = 1,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.48/4,080.04 = 1,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.48x = 4,080.04 × 1,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.48x = 7,961,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,961,300.45/2,722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.28

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