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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.52, 3,514.56 and 883.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.52, 3,514.56 and 883.36 is: 1,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.52 : 3,514.56 = 883.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.52/3,514.56 = 883.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.52x = 3,514.56 × 883.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.52x = 3,104,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,621.72/2,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.77

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