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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.52, 3,375.12 and 950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.52, 3,375.12 and 950.64 is: 1,426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.52 : 3,375.12 = 950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.52/3,375.12 = 950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.52x = 3,375.12 × 950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.52x = 3,208,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,524.08/2,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.31

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