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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.74, 3,373.47 and 950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.74, 3,373.47 and 950.22 is: 1,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.74 : 3,373.47 = 950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.74/3,373.47 = 950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.74x = 3,373.47 × 950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.74x = 3,205,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,538.66/2,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.48

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