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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.79, 3,515.81 and 884.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.79, 3,515.81 and 884.05 is: 1,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.79 : 3,515.81 = 884.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.79/3,515.81 = 884.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.79x = 3,515.81 × 884.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.79x = 3,108,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,138.62/2,344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.55

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