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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.48, 3,516.83 and 883.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.48, 3,516.83 and 883.86 is: 1,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.48 : 3,516.83 = 883.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.48/3,516.83 = 883.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.48x = 3,516.83 × 883.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.48x = 3,108,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,385.36/2,343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.40

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