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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.48, 4,423.40 and 1,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.48, 4,423.40 and 1,369.62 is: 2,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.48 : 4,423.40 = 1,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.48/4,423.40 = 1,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.48x = 4,423.40 × 1,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.48x = 6,058,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,377.11/2,951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.66

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