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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.53, 3,404.51 and 882.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.53, 3,404.51 and 882.98 is: 1,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.53 : 3,404.51 = 882.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.53/3,404.51 = 882.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.53x = 3,404.51 × 882.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.53x = 3,006,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,114.24/2,269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.55

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