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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.50, 3,414.45 and 888.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.50, 3,414.45 and 888.87 is: 1,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.50 : 3,414.45 = 888.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.50/3,414.45 = 888.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.50x = 3,414.45 × 888.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.50x = 3,034,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,997.73/2,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.19

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