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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.88, 4,266.33 and 969.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.88, 4,266.33 and 969.67 is: 1,454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.88 : 4,266.33 = 969.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.88/4,266.33 = 969.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.88x = 4,266.33 × 969.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.88x = 4,136,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,917.91/2,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.67

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