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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.78, 3,398.60 and 966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.78, 3,398.60 and 966.26 is: 1,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.78 : 3,398.60 = 966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.78/3,398.60 = 966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.78x = 3,398.60 × 966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.78x = 3,283,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,942.15/2,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.00

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