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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.56, 3,302.10 and 969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.56, 3,302.10 and 969.84 is: 1,453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.56 : 3,302.10 = 969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.56/3,302.10 = 969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.56x = 3,302.10 × 969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.56x = 3,202,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,508.66/2,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.33

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