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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.60, 3,401.56 and 969.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.60, 3,401.56 and 969.08 is: 1,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.60 : 3,401.56 = 969.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.60/3,401.56 = 969.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.60x = 3,401.56 × 969.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.60x = 3,296,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,383.76/2,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.69

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