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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.74, 3,516.97 and 883.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.74, 3,516.97 and 883.00 is: 1,325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.74 : 3,516.97 = 883.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.74/3,516.97 = 883.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.74x = 3,516.97 × 883.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.74x = 3,105,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,488.35/2,343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.02

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