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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.19, 3,413.13 and 888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.19, 3,413.13 and 888.45 is: 1,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.19 : 3,413.13 = 888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.19/3,413.13 = 888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.19x = 3,413.13 × 888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.19x = 3,032,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,395.35/2,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.22

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