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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.83, 3,374.70 and 950.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.83, 3,374.70 and 950.41 is: 1,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.83 : 3,374.70 = 950.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.83/3,374.70 = 950.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.83x = 3,374.70 × 950.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.83x = 3,207,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,348.63/2,249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.60

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