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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.52, 3,411.20 and 887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.52, 3,411.20 and 887.40 is: 1,330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.52 : 3,411.20 = 887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.52/3,411.20 = 887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.52x = 3,411.20 × 887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.52x = 3,027,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,098.88/2,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.87

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