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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.57, 3,404.07 and 969.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.57, 3,404.07 and 969.93 is: 1,455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.57 : 3,404.07 = 969.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.57/3,404.07 = 969.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.57x = 3,404.07 × 969.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.57x = 3,301,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,709.62/2,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.41

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