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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.22, 3,409.92 and 885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.22, 3,409.92 and 885.92 is: 1,328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.22 : 3,409.92 = 885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.22/3,409.92 = 885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.22x = 3,409.92 × 885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.22x = 3,020,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,924.85/2,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.34

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