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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.41, 3,401.63 and 882.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.41, 3,401.63 and 882.33 is: 1,322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.41 : 3,401.63 = 882.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.41/3,401.63 = 882.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.41x = 3,401.63 × 882.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.41x = 3,001,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,360.20/2,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.53

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