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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.46, 3,404.07 and 971.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.46, 3,404.07 and 971.22 is: 1,456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.46 : 3,404.07 = 971.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.46/3,404.07 = 971.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.46x = 3,404.07 × 971.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.46x = 3,306,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,100.87/2,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.14

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