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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.30, 3,413.01 and 888.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.30, 3,413.01 and 888.58 is: 1,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.30 : 3,413.01 = 888.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.30/3,413.01 = 888.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.30x = 3,413.01 × 888.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.30x = 3,032,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,715.36/2,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.89

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