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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.35, 3,404.64 and 883.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.35, 3,404.64 and 883.49 is: 1,324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.35 : 3,404.64 = 883.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.35/3,404.64 = 883.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.35x = 3,404.64 × 883.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.35x = 3,007,960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,960.98/2,270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.89

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