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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.72, 3,517.26 and 883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.72, 3,517.26 and 883.60 is: 1,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.72 : 3,517.26 = 883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.72/3,517.26 = 883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.72x = 3,517.26 × 883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.72x = 3,107,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,850.94/2,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.47

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