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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.12, 3,519.95 and 885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.12, 3,519.95 and 885.38 is: 1,328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.12 : 3,519.95 = 885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.12/3,519.95 = 885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.12x = 3,519.95 × 885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.12x = 3,116,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,471.30/2,346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.35

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