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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.81, 4,237.26 and 951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.81, 4,237.26 and 951.30 is: 1,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.81 : 4,237.26 = 951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.81/4,237.26 = 951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.81x = 4,237.26 × 951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.81x = 4,030,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,905.44/2,826.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.96

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