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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.56, 3,403.38 and 881.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.56, 3,403.38 and 881.93 is: 1,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.56 : 3,403.38 = 881.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.56/3,403.38 = 881.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.56x = 3,403.38 × 881.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.56x = 3,001,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,542.92/2,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.10

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