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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.91, 3,404.52 and 883.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.91, 3,404.52 and 883.53 is: 1,324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.91 : 3,404.52 = 883.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.91/3,404.52 = 883.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.91x = 3,404.52 × 883.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.91x = 3,007,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,995.56/2,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.58

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