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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.26, 3,412.53 and 888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.26, 3,412.53 and 888 is: 1,331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.26 : 3,412.53 = 888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.26/3,412.53 = 888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.26x = 3,412.53 × 888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.26x = 3,030,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,326.64/2,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.86

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