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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.68, 3,402.96 and 882.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.68, 3,402.96 and 882.73 is: 1,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.68 : 3,402.96 = 882.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.68/3,402.96 = 882.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.68x = 3,402.96 × 882.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.68x = 3,003,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,894.88/2,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.49

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