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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.73, 3,397.67 and 950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.73, 3,397.67 and 950.16 is: 1,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.73 : 3,397.67 = 950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.73/3,397.67 = 950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.73x = 3,397.67 × 950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.73x = 3,228,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,315.69/2,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.21

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