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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.80, 3,404.90 and 883.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.80, 3,404.90 and 883.24 is: 1,324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.80 : 3,404.90 = 883.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.80/3,404.90 = 883.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.80x = 3,404.90 × 883.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.80x = 3,007,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,326.85/2,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.93

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