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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.52, 3,408.20 and 885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.52, 3,408.20 and 885.40 is: 1,327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.52 : 3,408.20 = 885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.52/3,408.20 = 885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.52x = 3,408.20 × 885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.52x = 3,017,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,620.28/2,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.87

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