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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.17, 3,412.16 and 887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.17, 3,412.16 and 887.93 is: 1,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.17 : 3,412.16 = 887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.17/3,412.16 = 887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.17x = 3,412.16 × 887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.17x = 3,029,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,759.23/2,274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.25

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