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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.93, 3,423.43 and 967.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.93, 3,423.43 and 967.29 is: 1,450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.93 : 3,423.43 = 967.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.93/3,423.43 = 967.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.93x = 3,423.43 × 967.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.93x = 3,311,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,449.60/2,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.53

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