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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.61, 3,396.02 and 946.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.61, 3,396.02 and 946.67 is: 1,420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.61 : 3,396.02 = 946.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.61/3,396.02 = 946.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.61x = 3,396.02 × 946.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.61x = 3,214,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,904.70/2,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.26

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