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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.16, 3,401.60 and 882.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.16, 3,401.60 and 882.63 is: 1,322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.16 : 3,401.60 = 882.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.16/3,401.60 = 882.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.16x = 3,401.60 × 882.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.16x = 3,002,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,349.79/2,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.53

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