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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.55, 3,373.89 and 952.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.55, 3,373.89 and 952.93 is: 1,428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.55 : 3,373.89 = 952.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.55/3,373.89 = 952.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.55x = 3,373.89 × 952.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.55x = 3,215,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,081.00/2,250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.58

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