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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.22, 3,411.33 and 1,888.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.22, 3,411.33 and 1,888.66 is: 2,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.22 : 3,411.33 = 1,888.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.22/3,411.33 = 1,888.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.22x = 3,411.33 × 1,888.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.22x = 6,442,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,842.52/2,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.99

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