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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.63, 3,403.42 and 883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.63, 3,403.42 and 883.31 is: 1,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.63 : 3,403.42 = 883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.63/3,403.42 = 883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.63x = 3,403.42 × 883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.63x = 3,006,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,255.69/2,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.97

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