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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.52, 3,514.68 and 882.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.52, 3,514.68 and 882.64 is: 1,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.52 : 3,514.68 = 882.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.52/3,514.68 = 882.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.52x = 3,514.68 × 882.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.52x = 3,102,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,197.16/2,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.73

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