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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.64, 3,402.66 and 882.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.64, 3,402.66 and 882.92 is: 1,323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.64 : 3,402.66 = 882.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.64/3,402.66 = 882.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.64x = 3,402.66 × 882.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.64x = 3,004,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,276.57/2,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.68

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