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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.22, 3,405.73 and 883.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.22, 3,405.73 and 883.43 is: 1,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.22 : 3,405.73 = 883.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.22/3,405.73 = 883.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.22x = 3,405.73 × 883.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.22x = 3,008,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,724.05/2,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.30

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