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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.82, 3,397.23 and 966.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.82, 3,397.23 and 966.21 is: 1,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.82 : 3,397.23 = 966.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.82/3,397.23 = 966.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.82x = 3,397.23 × 966.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.82x = 3,282,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,437.60/2,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.32

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