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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.06, 3,372.24 and 949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.06, 3,372.24 and 949.64 is: 1,424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.06 : 3,372.24 = 949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.06/3,372.24 = 949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.06x = 3,372.24 × 949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.06x = 3,202,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,413.99/2,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.52

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