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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.44, 3,304.92 and 970.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.44, 3,304.92 and 970.92 is: 1,456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.44 : 3,304.92 = 970.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.44/3,304.92 = 970.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.44x = 3,304.92 × 970.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.44x = 3,208,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,812.93/2,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.27

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