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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.24, 3,521.10 and 887.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.24, 3,521.10 and 887.62 is: 1,331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.24 : 3,521.10 = 887.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.24/3,521.10 = 887.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.24x = 3,521.10 × 887.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.24x = 3,125,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,398.78/2,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.52

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