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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.20, 3,515.34 and 882.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.20, 3,515.34 and 882.57 is: 1,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.20 : 3,515.34 = 882.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.20/3,515.34 = 882.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.20x = 3,515.34 × 882.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.20x = 3,102,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,533.62/2,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.49

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