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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.56, 3,399.89 and 968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.56, 3,399.89 and 968.04 is: 1,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.56 : 3,399.89 = 968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.56/3,399.89 = 968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.56x = 3,399.89 × 968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.56x = 3,291,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,224.68/2,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.08

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