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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.88, 3,412.34 and 975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.88, 3,412.34 and 975.66 is: 1,464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.88 : 3,412.34 = 975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.88/3,412.34 = 975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.88x = 3,412.34 × 975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.88x = 3,329,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,283.64/2,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.14

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