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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.76, 4,389.34 and 951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.76, 4,389.34 and 951.38 is: 1,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.76 : 4,389.34 = 951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.76/4,389.34 = 951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.76x = 4,389.34 × 951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.76x = 4,175,930.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,930.29/2,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.30

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