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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.76, 3,644.64 and 969.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.76, 3,644.64 and 969.27 is: 1,453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.76 : 3,644.64 = 969.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.76/3,644.64 = 969.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.76x = 3,644.64 × 969.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.76x = 3,532,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,640.21/2,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.91

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