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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.76, 3,410.02 and 886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.76, 3,410.02 and 886.22 is: 1,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.76 : 3,410.02 = 886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.76/3,410.02 = 886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.76x = 3,410.02 × 886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.76x = 3,022,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,027.92/2,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.67

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