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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.35, 3,398.94 and 881.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.35, 3,398.94 and 881.62 is: 1,321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.35 : 3,398.94 = 881.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.35/3,398.94 = 881.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.35x = 3,398.94 × 881.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.35x = 2,996,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,573.48/2,267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.62

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