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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.24, 3,408.94 and 886.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.24, 3,408.94 and 886.38 is: 1,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.24 : 3,408.94 = 886.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.24/3,408.94 = 886.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.24x = 3,408.94 × 886.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.24x = 3,021,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,616.24/2,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.21

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