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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.68, 3,411.27 and 887.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.68, 3,411.27 and 887.67 is: 1,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.68 : 3,411.27 = 887.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.68/3,411.27 = 887.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.68x = 3,411.27 × 887.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.68x = 3,028,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,082.04/2,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.22

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