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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.84, 3,398.40 and 967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.84, 3,398.40 and 967.28 is: 1,451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.84 : 3,398.40 = 967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.84/3,398.40 = 967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.84x = 3,398.40 × 967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.84x = 3,287,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,204.35/2,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.41

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