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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.66, 3,424.74 and 968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.66, 3,424.74 and 968.36 is: 1,450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.66 : 3,424.74 = 968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.66/3,424.74 = 968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.66x = 3,424.74 × 968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.66x = 3,316,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,381.23/2,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.95

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