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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.47, 3,409.20 and 887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.47, 3,409.20 and 887.55 is: 1,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.47 : 3,409.20 = 887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.47/3,409.20 = 887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.47x = 3,409.20 × 887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.47x = 3,025,835.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,835.46/2,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.35

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