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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.07, 3,407.06 and 884.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.07, 3,407.06 and 884.35 is: 1,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.07 : 3,407.06 = 884.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.07/3,407.06 = 884.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.07x = 3,407.06 × 884.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.07x = 3,013,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,033.51/2,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.70

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