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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.36, 3,410.80 and 887.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.36, 3,410.80 and 887.35 is: 1,330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.36 : 3,410.80 = 887.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.36/3,410.80 = 887.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.36x = 3,410.80 × 887.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.36x = 3,026,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,573.38/2,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.74

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