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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.79, 3,412.59 and 888.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.79, 3,412.59 and 888.05 is: 1,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.79 : 3,412.59 = 888.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.79/3,412.59 = 888.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.79x = 3,412.59 × 888.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.79x = 3,030,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,533.49/2,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.64

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