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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.17, 3,409.02 and 886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.17, 3,409.02 and 886.16 is: 1,328.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.17 : 3,409.02 = 886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.17/3,409.02 = 886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.17x = 3,409.02 × 886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.17x = 3,020,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,945.69/2,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.96

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