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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.10, 3,411.04 and 887.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.10, 3,411.04 and 887.26 is: 1,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.10 : 3,411.04 = 887.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.10/3,411.04 = 887.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.10x = 3,411.04 × 887.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.10x = 3,026,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,479.35/2,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.26

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