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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.27, 3,520.21 and 885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.27, 3,520.21 and 885.84 is: 1,329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.27 : 3,520.21 = 885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.27/3,520.21 = 885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.27x = 3,520.21 × 885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.27x = 3,118,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,342.83/2,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.06

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