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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.34, 3,304.74 and 970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.34, 3,304.74 and 970.52 is: 1,455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.34 : 3,304.74 = 970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.34/3,304.74 = 970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.34x = 3,304.74 × 970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.34x = 3,207,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,316.26/2,203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.66

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