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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.23, 3,519.81 and 885.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.23, 3,519.81 and 885.36 is: 1,327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.23 : 3,519.81 = 885.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.23/3,519.81 = 885.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.23x = 3,519.81 × 885.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.23x = 3,116,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,298.98/2,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.65

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