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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.74, 3,441.46 and 888.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.74, 3,441.46 and 888.83 is: 1,332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.74 : 3,441.46 = 888.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.74/3,441.46 = 888.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.74x = 3,441.46 × 888.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.74x = 3,058,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,872.89/2,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.99

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