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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.95, 3,373.46 and 933.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.95, 3,373.46 and 933.34 is: 1,399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.95 : 3,373.46 = 933.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.95/3,373.46 = 933.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.95x = 3,373.46 × 933.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.95x = 3,148,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,563.62/2,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.40

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