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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.46, 3,401.07 and 969.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.46, 3,401.07 and 969.22 is: 1,453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.46 : 3,401.07 = 969.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.46/3,401.07 = 969.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.46x = 3,401.07 × 969.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.46x = 3,296,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,385.07/2,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.14

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