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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.42, 3,402.26 and 882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.42, 3,402.26 and 882.04 is: 1,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.42 : 3,402.26 = 882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.42/3,402.26 = 882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.42x = 3,402.26 × 882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.42x = 3,000,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,929.41/2,269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.33

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