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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.37, 3,522 and 886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.37, 3,522 and 886.94 is: 1,330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.37 : 3,522 = 886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.37/3,522 = 886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.37x = 3,522 × 886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.37x = 3,123,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,802.68/2,347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.77

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