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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.99, 3,412.56 and 887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.99, 3,412.56 and 887.33 is: 1,331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.99 : 3,412.56 = 887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.99/3,412.56 = 887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.99x = 3,412.56 × 887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.99x = 3,028,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,066.86/2,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.61

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