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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.76, 3,428.31 and 969.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.76, 3,428.31 and 969.41 is: 1,454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.76 : 3,428.31 = 969.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.76/3,428.31 = 969.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.76x = 3,428.31 × 969.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.76x = 3,323,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,438.00/2,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.61

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