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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.49, 3,407.05 and 885.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.49, 3,407.05 and 885.11 is: 1,327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.49 : 3,407.05 = 885.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.49/3,407.05 = 885.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.49x = 3,407.05 × 885.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.49x = 3,015,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,608.83/2,272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.01

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