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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.48, 3,505.68 and 950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.48, 3,505.68 and 950.22 is: 1,425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.48 : 3,505.68 = 950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.48/3,505.68 = 950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.48x = 3,505.68 × 950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.48x = 3,331,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,167.25/2,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.11

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