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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.88, 3,520.38 and 885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.88, 3,520.38 and 885.76 is: 1,328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.88 : 3,520.38 = 885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.88/3,520.38 = 885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.88x = 3,520.38 × 885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.88x = 3,118,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,211.79/2,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.66

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