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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.40, 3,403.20 and 883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.40, 3,403.20 and 883.20 is: 1,323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.40 : 3,403.20 = 883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.40/3,403.20 = 883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.40x = 3,403.20 × 883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.40x = 3,005,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,706.24/2,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.87

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