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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.65, 3,516.57 and 883.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.65, 3,516.57 and 883.82 is: 1,325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.65 : 3,516.57 = 883.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.65/3,516.57 = 883.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.65x = 3,516.57 × 883.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.65x = 3,107,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,997.31/2,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.57

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