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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.17, 3,516.92 and 883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.17, 3,516.92 and 883.04 is: 1,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.17 : 3,516.92 = 883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.17/3,516.92 = 883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.17x = 3,516.92 × 883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.17x = 3,105,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,562.35/2,344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.80

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