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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.15, 3,514.32 and 882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.15, 3,514.32 and 882.32 is: 1,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.15 : 3,514.32 = 882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.15/3,514.32 = 882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.15x = 3,514.32 × 882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.15x = 3,100,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,737.25/2,343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.32

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