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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.57, 3,395.76 and 965.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.57, 3,395.76 and 965.14 is: 1,447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.57 : 3,395.76 = 965.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.57/3,395.76 = 965.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.57x = 3,395.76 × 965.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.57x = 3,277,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,383.81/2,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.88

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