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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.34, 3,507.24 and 950.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.34, 3,507.24 and 950.27 is: 1,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.34 : 3,507.24 = 950.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.34/3,507.24 = 950.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.34x = 3,507.24 × 950.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.34x = 3,332,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,824.95/2,338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.30

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