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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.50, 3,371.88 and 949.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.50, 3,371.88 and 949.08 is: 1,423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.50 : 3,371.88 = 949.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.50/3,371.88 = 949.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.50x = 3,371.88 × 949.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.50x = 3,200,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,183.87/2,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.89

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