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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.76, 3,404.70 and 970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.76, 3,404.70 and 970.38 is: 1,455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.76 : 3,404.70 = 970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.76/3,404.70 = 970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.76x = 3,404.70 × 970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.76x = 3,303,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,852.79/2,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.60

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