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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.86, 3,516.89 and 883.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.86, 3,516.89 and 883.89 is: 1,325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.86 : 3,516.89 = 883.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.86/3,516.89 = 883.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.86x = 3,516.89 × 883.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.86x = 3,108,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,539.48/2,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.68

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