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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.92, 3,517.44 and 883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.92, 3,517.44 and 883.80 is: 1,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.92 : 3,517.44 = 883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.92/3,517.44 = 883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.92x = 3,517.44 × 883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.92x = 3,108,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,713.47/2,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.72

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