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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.99, 3,372.35 and 949.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.99, 3,372.35 and 949.47 is: 1,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.99 : 3,372.35 = 949.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.99/3,372.35 = 949.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.99x = 3,372.35 × 949.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.99x = 3,201,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,940.41/2,247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.36

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