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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.13, 3,410.17 and 887.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.13, 3,410.17 and 887.81 is: 1,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.13 : 3,410.17 = 887.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.13/3,410.17 = 887.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.13x = 3,410.17 × 887.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.13x = 3,027,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,563.76/2,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.72

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