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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.71, 4,388.39 and 951.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.71, 4,388.39 and 951.31 is: 1,426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.71 : 4,388.39 = 951.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.71/4,388.39 = 951.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.71x = 4,388.39 × 951.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.71x = 4,174,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,692.59/2,925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.90

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