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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.59, 3,403.51 and 882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.59, 3,403.51 and 882.74 is: 1,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.59 : 3,403.51 = 882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.59/3,403.51 = 882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.59x = 3,403.51 × 882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.59x = 3,004,414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,414.42/2,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.77

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