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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.91, 3,371.70 and 949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.91, 3,371.70 and 949.25 is: 1,423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.91 : 3,371.70 = 949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.91/3,371.70 = 949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.91x = 3,371.70 × 949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.91x = 3,200,586.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,586.23/2,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.81

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