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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.39, 4,198.52 and 951.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.39, 4,198.52 and 951.01 is: 1,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.39 : 4,198.52 = 951.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.39/4,198.52 = 951.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.39x = 4,198.52 × 951.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.39x = 3,992,813.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,813.51/2,800.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.81

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