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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.20, 3,392.15 and 875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.20, 3,392.15 and 875.88 is: 1,313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.20 : 3,392.15 = 875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.20/3,392.15 = 875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.20x = 3,392.15 × 875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.20x = 2,971,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,111.96/2,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.38

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