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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.16, 3,409.10 and 886.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.16, 3,409.10 and 886.46 is: 1,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.16 : 3,409.10 = 886.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.16/3,409.10 = 886.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.16x = 3,409.10 × 886.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.16x = 3,022,018.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,018.67/2,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.02

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