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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.13, 3,402.38 and 880.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.13, 3,402.38 and 880.68 is: 1,321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.13 : 3,402.38 = 880.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.13/3,402.38 = 880.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.13x = 3,402.38 × 880.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.13x = 2,996,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,408.02/2,267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.67

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