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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.89, 3,411.81 and 888.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.89, 3,411.81 and 888.91 is: 1,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.89 : 3,411.81 = 888.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.89/3,411.81 = 888.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.89x = 3,411.81 × 888.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.89x = 3,032,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,770.52/2,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.56

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