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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.96, 3,410.42 and 887.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.96, 3,410.42 and 887.97 is: 1,331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.96 : 3,410.42 = 887.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.96/3,410.42 = 887.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.96x = 3,410.42 × 887.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.96x = 3,028,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,346.21/2,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.16

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