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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.75, 3,520.13 and 885.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.75, 3,520.13 and 885.57 is: 1,328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.75 : 3,520.13 = 885.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.75/3,520.13 = 885.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.75x = 3,520.13 × 885.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.75x = 3,117,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,303.90/2,346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.35

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