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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.84, 3,306.62 and 970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.84, 3,306.62 and 970.38 is: 1,455.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.84 : 3,306.62 = 970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.84/3,306.62 = 970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.84x = 3,306.62 × 970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.84x = 3,208,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,674.88/2,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.95

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