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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.72, 3,516.19 and 883.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.72, 3,516.19 and 883.29 is: 1,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.72 : 3,516.19 = 883.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.72/3,516.19 = 883.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.72x = 3,516.19 × 883.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.72x = 3,105,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,815.47/2,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.16

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