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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.76, 3,403.14 and 883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.76, 3,403.14 and 883.08 is: 1,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.76 : 3,403.14 = 883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.76/3,403.14 = 883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.76x = 3,403.14 × 883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.76x = 3,005,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,234.47/2,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.62

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