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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.38, 3,521.55 and 886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.38, 3,521.55 and 886.50 is: 1,329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.38 : 3,521.55 = 886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.38/3,521.55 = 886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.38x = 3,521.55 × 886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.38x = 3,121,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,854.08/2,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.93

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