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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.68, 3,372.78 and 950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.68, 3,372.78 and 950.36 is: 1,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.68 : 3,372.78 = 950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.68/3,372.78 = 950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.68x = 3,372.78 × 950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.68x = 3,205,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,355.20/2,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.17

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