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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.12, 3,398.46 and 967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.12, 3,398.46 and 967.24 is: 1,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.12 : 3,398.46 = 967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.12/3,398.46 = 967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.12x = 3,398.46 × 967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.12x = 3,287,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,126.45/2,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.55

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