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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.47, 3,516.27 and 883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.47, 3,516.27 and 883.14 is: 1,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.47 : 3,516.27 = 883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.47/3,516.27 = 883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.47x = 3,516.27 × 883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.47x = 3,105,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,358.69/2,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.55

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