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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.48, 3,516.58 and 883.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.48, 3,516.58 and 883.51 is: 1,325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.48 : 3,516.58 = 883.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.48/3,516.58 = 883.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.48x = 3,516.58 × 883.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.48x = 3,106,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,933.60/2,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.21

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