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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.30, 3,427.12 and 967.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.30, 3,427.12 and 967.37 is: 1,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.30 : 3,427.12 = 967.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.30/3,427.12 = 967.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.30x = 3,427.12 × 967.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.30x = 3,315,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,293.07/2,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.34

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