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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.04, 3,399.06 and 968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.04, 3,399.06 and 968.60 is: 1,452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.04 : 3,399.06 = 968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.04/3,399.06 = 968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.04x = 3,399.06 × 968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.04x = 3,292,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,329.52/2,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.90

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