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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.43, 3,397.88 and 949.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.43, 3,397.88 and 949.09 is: 1,424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.43 : 3,397.88 = 949.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.43/3,397.88 = 949.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.43x = 3,397.88 × 949.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.43x = 3,224,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,893.93/2,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.15

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