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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.86, 3,410.05 and 886.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.86, 3,410.05 and 886.85 is: 1,329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.86 : 3,410.05 = 886.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.86/3,410.05 = 886.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.86x = 3,410.05 × 886.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.86x = 3,024,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,198.41/2,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.99

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