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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.94, 3,373.41 and 950.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.94, 3,373.41 and 950.42 is: 1,425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.94 : 3,373.41 = 950.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.94/3,373.41 = 950.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.94x = 3,373.41 × 950.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.94x = 3,206,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,156.33/2,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.63

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