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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.61, 3,520.70 and 885.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.61, 3,520.70 and 885.89 is: 1,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.61 : 3,520.70 = 885.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.61/3,520.70 = 885.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.61x = 3,520.70 × 885.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.61x = 3,118,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,948.49/2,346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.13

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