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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.77, 3,405.53 and 883.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.77, 3,405.53 and 883.23 is: 1,325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.77 : 3,405.53 = 883.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.77/3,405.53 = 883.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.77x = 3,405.53 × 883.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.77x = 3,007,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,866.26/2,269.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.19

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