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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.81, 3,409.28 and 885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.81, 3,409.28 and 885.16 is: 1,328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.81 : 3,409.28 = 885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.81/3,409.28 = 885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.81x = 3,409.28 × 885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.81x = 3,017,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,751.97/2,271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.35

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