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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.06, 3,427.61 and 968.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.06, 3,427.61 and 968.45 is: 1,452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.06 : 3,427.61 = 968.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.06/3,427.61 = 968.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.06x = 3,427.61 × 968.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.06x = 3,319,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,446.92/2,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.68

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