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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.76, 3,518.70 and 883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.76, 3,518.70 and 883.96 is: 1,326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.76 : 3,518.70 = 883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.76/3,518.70 = 883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.76x = 3,518.70 × 883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.76x = 3,110,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,390.05/2,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.53

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