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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.90, 3,400.92 and 881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.90, 3,400.92 and 881.82 is: 1,321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.90 : 3,400.92 = 881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.90/3,400.92 = 881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.90x = 3,400.92 × 881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.90x = 2,998,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,999.27/2,268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.79

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