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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.96, 3,404.61 and 970.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.96, 3,404.61 and 970.08 is: 1,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.96 : 3,404.61 = 970.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.96/3,404.61 = 970.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.96x = 3,404.61 × 970.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.96x = 3,302,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,744.07/2,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.62

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