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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.25, 3,407.45 and 956.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.25, 3,407.45 and 956.67 is: 1,433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.25 : 3,407.45 = 956.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.25/3,407.45 = 956.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.25x = 3,407.45 × 956.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.25x = 3,259,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,800.41/2,273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.98

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