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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.76, 3,398.48 and 966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.76, 3,398.48 and 966.24 is: 1,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.76 : 3,398.48 = 966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.76/3,398.48 = 966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.76x = 3,398.48 × 966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.76x = 3,283,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,747.32/2,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.29

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