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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.82, 3,405.06 and 883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.82, 3,405.06 and 883.08 is: 1,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.82 : 3,405.06 = 883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.82/3,405.06 = 883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.82x = 3,405.06 × 883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.82x = 3,006,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,940.38/2,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.17

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