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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.68, 3,402.06 and 969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.68, 3,402.06 and 969.52 is: 1,454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.68 : 3,402.06 = 969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.68/3,402.06 = 969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.68x = 3,402.06 × 969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.68x = 3,298,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,365.21/2,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.51

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