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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.58, 3,517.46 and 883.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.58, 3,517.46 and 883.74 is: 1,325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.58 : 3,517.46 = 883.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.58/3,517.46 = 883.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.58x = 3,517.46 × 883.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.58x = 3,108,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,515.68/2,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.83

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