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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.27, 3,426.22 and 966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.27, 3,426.22 and 966.93 is: 1,450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.27 : 3,426.22 = 966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.27/3,426.22 = 966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.27x = 3,426.22 × 966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.27x = 3,312,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,914.90/2,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.95

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