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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.82, 3,403.82 and 881.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.82, 3,403.82 and 881.79 is: 1,322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.82 : 3,403.82 = 881.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.82/3,403.82 = 881.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.82x = 3,403.82 × 881.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.82x = 3,001,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,454.44/2,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.91

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