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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.22, 3,517.74 and 884.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.22, 3,517.74 and 884.34 is: 1,326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.22 : 3,517.74 = 884.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.22/3,517.74 = 884.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.22x = 3,517.74 × 884.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.22x = 3,110,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,878.19/2,345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.48

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