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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.58, 3,403.67 and 882.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.58, 3,403.67 and 882.81 is: 1,323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.58 : 3,403.67 = 882.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.58/3,403.67 = 882.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.58x = 3,403.67 × 882.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.58x = 3,004,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,789.50/2,269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.94

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