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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.96, 3,516.62 and 883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.96, 3,516.62 and 883.22 is: 1,325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.96 : 3,516.62 = 883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.96/3,516.62 = 883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.96x = 3,516.62 × 883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.96x = 3,105,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,927.12/2,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.08

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