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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.82, 3,411.18 and 887.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.82, 3,411.18 and 887.10 is: 1,330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.82 : 3,411.18 = 887.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.82/3,411.18 = 887.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.82x = 3,411.18 × 887.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.82x = 3,026,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,057.78/2,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.83

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