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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.87, 3,397.39 and 949.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.87, 3,397.39 and 949.27 is: 1,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.87 : 3,397.39 = 949.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.87/3,397.39 = 949.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.87x = 3,397.39 × 949.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.87x = 3,225,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,041.25/2,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.31

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