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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.91, 3,423.93 and 967.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.91, 3,423.93 and 967.61 is: 1,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.91 : 3,423.93 = 967.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.91/3,423.93 = 967.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.91x = 3,423.93 × 967.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.91x = 3,313,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,028.91/2,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.60

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