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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.16, 3,403.82 and 882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.16, 3,403.82 and 882.55 is: 1,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.16 : 3,403.82 = 882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.16/3,403.82 = 882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.16x = 3,403.82 × 882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.16x = 3,004,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,028.66/2,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.85

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