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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.34, 3,406.13 and 883.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.34, 3,406.13 and 883.73 is: 1,325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.34 : 3,406.13 = 883.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.34/3,406.13 = 883.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.34x = 3,406.13 × 883.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.34x = 3,010,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,077.82/2,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.83

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