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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.84, 3,402.06 and 968.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.84, 3,402.06 and 968.90 is: 1,453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.84 : 3,402.06 = 968.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.84/3,402.06 = 968.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.84x = 3,402.06 × 968.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.84x = 3,296,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,255.93/2,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.48

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