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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.03, 3,406.45 and 884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.03, 3,406.45 and 884.20 is: 1,325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.03 : 3,406.45 = 884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.03/3,406.45 = 884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.03x = 3,406.45 × 884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.03x = 3,011,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,976.78/2,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.68

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