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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.64, 3,402.06 and 881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.64, 3,402.06 and 881.20 is: 1,321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.64 : 3,402.06 = 881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.64/3,402.06 = 881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.64x = 3,402.06 × 881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.64x = 2,997,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,895.27/2,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.45

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