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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.67, 3,516.31 and 883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.67, 3,516.31 and 883.04 is: 1,324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.67 : 3,516.31 = 883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.67/3,516.31 = 883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.67x = 3,516.31 × 883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.67x = 3,105,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,025.90/2,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.86

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