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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.60, 3,405.35 and 883.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.60, 3,405.35 and 883.91 is: 1,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.60 : 3,405.35 = 883.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.60/3,405.35 = 883.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.60x = 3,405.35 × 883.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.60x = 3,010,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,033.64/2,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.24

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