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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.31, 3,404.31 and 882.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.31, 3,404.31 and 882.59 is: 1,323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.31 : 3,404.31 = 882.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.31/3,404.31 = 882.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.31x = 3,404.31 × 882.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.31x = 3,004,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,592.94/2,270.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.43

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