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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.39, 3,517.40 and 883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.39, 3,517.40 and 883.96 is: 1,326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.39 : 3,517.40 = 883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.39/3,517.40 = 883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.39x = 3,517.40 × 883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.39x = 3,109,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,243.09/2,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.25

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