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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.75, 3,398.65 and 949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.75, 3,398.65 and 949.70 is: 1,424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.75 : 3,398.65 = 949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.75/3,398.65 = 949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.75x = 3,398.65 × 949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.75x = 3,227,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,704.03/2,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.56

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