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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.56, 3,403.55 and 883.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.56, 3,403.55 and 883.03 is: 1,323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.56 : 3,403.55 = 883.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.56/3,403.55 = 883.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.56x = 3,403.55 × 883.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.56x = 3,005,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,432.34/2,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.65

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