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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.75, 3,372.23 and 949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.75, 3,372.23 and 949.32 is: 1,424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.75 : 3,372.23 = 949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.75/3,372.23 = 949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.75x = 3,372.23 × 949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.75x = 3,201,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,327.76/2,247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.24

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