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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.72, 3,411.93 and 887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.72, 3,411.93 and 887.80 is: 1,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.72 : 3,411.93 = 887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.72/3,411.93 = 887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.72x = 3,411.93 × 887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.72x = 3,029,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,098.49/2,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.64

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