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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.40, 3,407.40 and 885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.40, 3,407.40 and 885.08 is: 1,326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.40 : 3,407.40 = 885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.40/3,407.40 = 885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.40x = 3,407.40 × 885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.40x = 3,015,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,821.59/2,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.57

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