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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.35, 3,408.36 and 886.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.35, 3,408.36 and 886.43 is: 1,329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.35 : 3,408.36 = 886.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.35/3,408.36 = 886.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.35x = 3,408.36 × 886.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.35x = 3,021,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,272.55/2,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.00

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