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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.69, 3,404.57 and 955.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.69, 3,404.57 and 955.29 is: 1,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.69 : 3,404.57 = 955.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.69/3,404.57 = 955.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.69x = 3,404.57 × 955.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.69x = 3,252,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,346.90/2,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.32

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