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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.35, 3,324.55 and 949.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.35, 3,324.55 and 949.73 is: 1,424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.35 : 3,324.55 = 949.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.35/3,324.55 = 949.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.35x = 3,324.55 × 949.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.35x = 3,157,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,424.87/2,216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.61

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