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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.87, 3,410.91 and 887.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.87, 3,410.91 and 887.56 is: 1,331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.87 : 3,410.91 = 887.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.87/3,410.91 = 887.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.87x = 3,410.91 × 887.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.87x = 3,027,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,378.75/2,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.38

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