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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.80, 3,407.60 and 885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.80, 3,407.60 and 885.60 is: 1,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.80 : 3,407.60 = 885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.80/3,407.60 = 885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.80x = 3,407.60 × 885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.80x = 3,017,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,770.56/2,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.78

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