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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.49, 3,398.18 and 965.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.49, 3,398.18 and 965.97 is: 1,449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.49 : 3,398.18 = 965.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.49/3,398.18 = 965.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.49x = 3,398.18 × 965.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.49x = 3,282,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,535.10/2,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.57

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