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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.60, 3,403.08 and 969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.60, 3,403.08 and 969.84 is: 1,454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.60 : 3,403.08 = 969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.60/3,403.08 = 969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.60x = 3,403.08 × 969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.60x = 3,300,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,443.11/2,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.84

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