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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.74, 3,404.97 and 971.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.74, 3,404.97 and 971.22 is: 1,456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.74 : 3,404.97 = 971.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.74/3,404.97 = 971.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.74x = 3,404.97 × 971.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.74x = 3,306,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,974.96/2,269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.98

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