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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.74, 3,433.53 and 883.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.74, 3,433.53 and 883.94 is: 1,325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.74 : 3,433.53 = 883.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.74/3,433.53 = 883.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.74x = 3,433.53 × 883.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.74x = 3,035,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,034.51/2,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.49

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