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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.53, 4,200.21 and 951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.53, 4,200.21 and 951.62 is: 1,427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.53 : 4,200.21 = 951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.53/4,200.21 = 951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.53x = 4,200.21 × 951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.53x = 3,996,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,982.84/2,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.22

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