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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.61, 3,405.42 and 883.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.61, 3,405.42 and 883.98 is: 1,325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.61 : 3,405.42 = 883.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.61/3,405.42 = 883.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.61x = 3,405.42 × 883.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.61x = 3,010,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,323.17/2,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.78

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