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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.08, 3,414.21 and 888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.08, 3,414.21 and 888.80 is: 1,332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.08 : 3,414.21 = 888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.08/3,414.21 = 888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.08x = 3,414.21 × 888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.08x = 3,034,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,532.78/2,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.65

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