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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.22, 3,522.54 and 886.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.22, 3,522.54 and 886.37 is: 1,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.22 : 3,522.54 = 886.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.22/3,522.54 = 886.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.22x = 3,522.54 × 886.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.22x = 3,122,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,282.59/2,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.20

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