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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.68, 3,396.06 and 965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.68, 3,396.06 and 965.52 is: 1,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.68 : 3,396.06 = 965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.68/3,396.06 = 965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.68x = 3,396.06 × 965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.68x = 3,278,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,963.85/2,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.51

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