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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.17, 3,373.68 and 949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.17, 3,373.68 and 949.70 is: 1,424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.17 : 3,373.68 = 949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.17/3,373.68 = 949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.17x = 3,373.68 × 949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.17x = 3,203,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,983.90/2,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.52

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