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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.91, 4,425.81 and 1,307.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.91, 4,425.81 and 1,307.57 is: 1,960.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.91 : 4,425.81 = 1,307.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.91/4,425.81 = 1,307.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.91x = 4,425.81 × 1,307.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.91x = 5,787,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,034.25/2,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.44

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