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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.72, 3,408.20 and 885.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.72, 3,408.20 and 885.86 is: 1,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.72 : 3,408.20 = 885.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.72/3,408.20 = 885.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.72x = 3,408.20 × 885.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.72x = 3,019,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,188.05/2,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.45

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