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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.46, 3,400.77 and 881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.46, 3,400.77 and 881.40 is: 1,321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.46 : 3,400.77 = 881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.46/3,400.77 = 881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.46x = 3,400.77 × 881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.46x = 2,997,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,438.68/2,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.94

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