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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.68, 3,404.16 and 883.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.68, 3,404.16 and 883.65 is: 1,325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.68 : 3,404.16 = 883.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.68/3,404.16 = 883.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.68x = 3,404.16 × 883.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.68x = 3,008,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,085.98/2,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.33

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