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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.00, 3,406.27 and 886.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.00, 3,406.27 and 886.31 is: 1,328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.00 : 3,406.27 = 886.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.00/3,406.27 = 886.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.00x = 3,406.27 × 886.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.00x = 3,019,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,020.20/2,272.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.79

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