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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.06, 3,404.30 and 883.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.06, 3,404.30 and 883.53 is: 1,324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.06 : 3,404.30 = 883.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.06/3,404.30 = 883.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.06x = 3,404.30 × 883.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.06x = 3,007,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,796.76/2,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.40

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