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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.60, 3,391.32 and 875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.60, 3,391.32 and 875.22 is: 1,311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.60 : 3,391.32 = 875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.60/3,391.32 = 875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.60x = 3,391.32 × 875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.60x = 2,968,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,151.09/2,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.83

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