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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.25, 3,521.46 and 886.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.25, 3,521.46 and 886.41 is: 1,329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.25 : 3,521.46 = 886.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.25/3,521.46 = 886.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.25x = 3,521.46 × 886.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.25x = 3,121,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,460.68/2,347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.84

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