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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.37, 3,412.15 and 888.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.37, 3,412.15 and 888.52 is: 1,332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.37 : 3,412.15 = 888.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.37/3,412.15 = 888.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.37x = 3,412.15 × 888.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.37x = 3,031,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,763.52/2,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.43

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