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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.33, 3,411.59 and 887.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.33, 3,411.59 and 887.05 is: 1,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.33 : 3,411.59 = 887.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.33/3,411.59 = 887.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.33x = 3,411.59 × 887.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.33x = 3,026,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,229.42/2,275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.02

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