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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.52, 3,404.07 and 881.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.52, 3,404.07 and 881.67 is: 1,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.52 : 3,404.07 = 881.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.52/3,404.07 = 881.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.52x = 3,404.07 × 881.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.52x = 3,001,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,266.40/2,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.01

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