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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.73, 3,518.71 and 885.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.73, 3,518.71 and 885.11 is: 1,328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.73 : 3,518.71 = 885.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.73/3,518.71 = 885.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.73x = 3,518.71 × 885.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.73x = 3,114,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,425.60/2,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.27

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