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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.32, 3,401.28 and 969.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.32, 3,401.28 and 969.09 is: 1,453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.32 : 3,401.28 = 969.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.32/3,401.28 = 969.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.32x = 3,401.28 × 969.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.32x = 3,296,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,146.44/2,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.76

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