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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.35, 3,411.52 and 887.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.35, 3,411.52 and 887.83 is: 1,331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.35 : 3,411.52 = 887.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.35/3,411.52 = 887.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.35x = 3,411.52 × 887.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.35x = 3,028,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,839.05/2,274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.74

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