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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.60, 3,373.72 and 950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.60, 3,373.72 and 950.76 is: 1,425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.60 : 3,373.72 = 950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.60/3,373.72 = 950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.60x = 3,373.72 × 950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.60x = 3,207,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,598.03/2,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.85

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