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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.68, 3,412.77 and 888.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.68, 3,412.77 and 888.67 is: 1,332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.68 : 3,412.77 = 888.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.68/3,412.77 = 888.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.68x = 3,412.77 × 888.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.68x = 3,032,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,826.32/2,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.71

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