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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.28, 3,406.83 and 884.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.28, 3,406.83 and 884.45 is: 1,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.28 : 3,406.83 = 884.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.28/3,406.83 = 884.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.28x = 3,406.83 × 884.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.28x = 3,013,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,170.79/2,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.06

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