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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.87, 3,521.25 and 886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.87, 3,521.25 and 886.44 is: 1,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.87 : 3,521.25 = 886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.87/3,521.25 = 886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.87x = 3,521.25 × 886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.87x = 3,121,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,376.85/2,346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.02

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