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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.92, 3,412.12 and 887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.92, 3,412.12 and 887.32 is: 1,330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.92 : 3,412.12 = 887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.92/3,412.12 = 887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.92x = 3,412.12 × 887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.92x = 3,027,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,642.32/2,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.88

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