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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.75, 3,517.17 and 884.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.75, 3,517.17 and 884.59 is: 1,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.75 : 3,517.17 = 884.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.75/3,517.17 = 884.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.75x = 3,517.17 × 884.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.75x = 3,111,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,253.41/2,344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.90

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