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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.02, 3,269.70 and 883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.02, 3,269.70 and 883.40 is: 1,324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.02 : 3,269.70 = 883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.02/3,269.70 = 883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.02x = 3,269.70 × 883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.02x = 2,888,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,452.98/2,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.36

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