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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.48, 3,421.27 and 965.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.48, 3,421.27 and 965.93 is: 1,447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.48 : 3,421.27 = 965.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.48/3,421.27 = 965.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.48x = 3,421.27 × 965.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.48x = 3,304,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,710.68/2,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.86

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