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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.01, 3,427.37 and 968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.01, 3,427.37 and 968.20 is: 1,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.01 : 3,427.37 = 968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.01/3,427.37 = 968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.01x = 3,427.37 × 968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.01x = 3,318,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,374.79/2,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.24

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