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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.46, 3,411.50 and 887.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.46, 3,411.50 and 887.75 is: 1,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.46 : 3,411.50 = 887.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.46/3,411.50 = 887.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.46x = 3,411.50 × 887.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.46x = 3,028,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,559.13/2,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.14

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