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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.09, 3,402.76 and 882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.09, 3,402.76 and 882.24 is: 1,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.09 : 3,402.76 = 882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.09/3,402.76 = 882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.09x = 3,402.76 × 882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.09x = 3,002,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,050.98/2,269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.02

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