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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.47, 3,374.34 and 950.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.47, 3,374.34 and 950.50 is: 1,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.47 : 3,374.34 = 950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.47/3,374.34 = 950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.47x = 3,374.34 × 950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.47x = 3,207,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,310.17/2,249.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.81

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