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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.50, 3,405.04 and 884.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.50, 3,405.04 and 884.52 is: 1,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.50 : 3,405.04 = 884.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.50/3,405.04 = 884.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.50x = 3,405.04 × 884.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.50x = 3,011,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,823.77/2,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.50

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