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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.50, 3,373.38 and 950.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.50, 3,373.38 and 950.07 is: 1,425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.50 : 3,373.38 = 950.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.50/3,373.38 = 950.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.50x = 3,373.38 × 950.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.50x = 3,204,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,947.14/2,248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.37

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