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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.48, 3,404.09 and 882.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.48, 3,404.09 and 882.65 is: 1,323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.48 : 3,404.09 = 882.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.48/3,404.09 = 882.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.48x = 3,404.09 × 882.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.48x = 3,004,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,630.76/2,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.35

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