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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.69, 3,400.34 and 968.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.69, 3,400.34 and 968.46 is: 1,452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.69 : 3,400.34 = 968.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.69/3,400.34 = 968.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.69x = 3,400.34 × 968.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.69x = 3,293,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,088.43/2,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.82

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