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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.28, 3,413 and 888.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.28, 3,413 and 888.94 is: 1,333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.28 : 3,413 = 888.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.28/3,413 = 888.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.28x = 3,413 × 888.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.28x = 3,033,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,952.22/2,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.44

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