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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.97, 3,405.62 and 883.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.97, 3,405.62 and 883.29 is: 1,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.97 : 3,405.62 = 883.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.97/3,405.62 = 883.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.97x = 3,405.62 × 883.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.97x = 3,008,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,145.67/2,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.61

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