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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.01, 3,412.50 and 887.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.01, 3,412.50 and 887.95 is: 1,331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.01 : 3,412.50 = 887.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.01/3,412.50 = 887.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.01x = 3,412.50 × 887.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.01x = 3,030,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,129.38/2,275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.92

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