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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.92, 3,516.40 and 883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.92, 3,516.40 and 883.08 is: 1,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.92 : 3,516.40 = 883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.92/3,516.40 = 883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.92x = 3,516.40 × 883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.92x = 3,105,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,262.51/2,343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.82

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