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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.99, 3,411.06 and 886.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.99, 3,411.06 and 886.33 is: 1,330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.99 : 3,411.06 = 886.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.99/3,411.06 = 886.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.99x = 3,411.06 × 886.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.99x = 3,023,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,324.81/2,272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.11

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