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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.29, 3,372.44 and 950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.29, 3,372.44 and 950.67 is: 1,426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.29 : 3,372.44 = 950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.29/3,372.44 = 950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.29x = 3,372.44 × 950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.29x = 3,206,072.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,072.78/2,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.01

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