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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.87, 3,516.30 and 882.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.87, 3,516.30 and 882.99 is: 1,324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.87 : 3,516.30 = 882.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.87/3,516.30 = 882.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.87x = 3,516.30 × 882.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.87x = 3,104,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,857.74/2,343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.67

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