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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.62, 3,517.07 and 883.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.62, 3,517.07 and 883.79 is: 1,325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.62 : 3,517.07 = 883.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.62/3,517.07 = 883.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.62x = 3,517.07 × 883.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.62x = 3,108,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,329.29/2,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.73

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