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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.62, 4,197.99 and 951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.62, 4,197.99 and 951.09 is: 1,425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.62 : 4,197.99 = 951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.62/4,197.99 = 951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.62x = 4,197.99 × 951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.62x = 3,992,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,654.13/2,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.63

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