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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.84, 3,425.31 and 967.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.84, 3,425.31 and 967.16 is: 1,450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.84 : 3,425.31 = 967.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.84/3,425.31 = 967.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.84x = 3,425.31 × 967.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.84x = 3,312,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,805.69/2,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.54

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