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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.78, 3,406.49 and 883.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.78, 3,406.49 and 883.75 is: 1,326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.78 : 3,406.49 = 883.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.78/3,406.49 = 883.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.78x = 3,406.49 × 883.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.78x = 3,010,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,485.54/2,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.33

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