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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.14, 3,437.55 and 886.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.14, 3,437.55 and 886.23 is: 1,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.14 : 3,437.55 = 886.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.14/3,437.55 = 886.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.14x = 3,437.55 × 886.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.14x = 3,046,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,459.94/2,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.09

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