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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.26, 3,410.68 and 888.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.26, 3,410.68 and 888.02 is: 1,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.26 : 3,410.68 = 888.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.26/3,410.68 = 888.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.26x = 3,410.68 × 888.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.26x = 3,028,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,752.05/2,276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.58

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