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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.74, 3,395.97 and 965.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.74, 3,395.97 and 965.22 is: 1,447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.74 : 3,395.97 = 965.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.74/3,395.97 = 965.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.74x = 3,395.97 × 965.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.74x = 3,277,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,858.16/2,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.98

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