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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.35, 3,401.98 and 881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.35, 3,401.98 and 881.66 is: 1,322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.35 : 3,401.98 = 881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.35/3,401.98 = 881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.35x = 3,401.98 × 881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.35x = 2,999,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,395.99/2,267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.87

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