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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.68, 3,401.04 and 969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.68, 3,401.04 and 969.92 is: 1,454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.68 : 3,401.04 = 969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.68/3,401.04 = 969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.68x = 3,401.04 × 969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.68x = 3,298,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,736.72/2,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.03

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