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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.90, 3,516.20 and 883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.90, 3,516.20 and 883.40 is: 1,325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.90 : 3,516.20 = 883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.90/3,516.20 = 883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.90x = 3,516.20 × 883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.90x = 3,106,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,211.08/2,343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.23

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