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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.23, 3,412.11 and 888.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.23, 3,412.11 and 888.23 is: 1,332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.23 : 3,412.11 = 888.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.23/3,412.11 = 888.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.23x = 3,412.11 × 888.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.23x = 3,030,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,721.40/2,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.05

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