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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.84, 2,302.08 and 969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.84, 2,302.08 and 969.44 is: 1,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.84 : 2,302.08 = 969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.84/2,302.08 = 969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.84x = 2,302.08 × 969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.84x = 2,231,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,728.44/1,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.10

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