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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.64, 3,412.98 and 888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.64, 3,412.98 and 888.92 is: 1,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.64 : 3,412.98 = 888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.64/3,412.98 = 888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.64x = 3,412.98 × 888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.64x = 3,033,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,866.18/2,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.19

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