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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.38, 3,521.68 and 886.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.38, 3,521.68 and 886.55 is: 1,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.38 : 3,521.68 = 886.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.38/3,521.68 = 886.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.38x = 3,521.68 × 886.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.38x = 3,122,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,125.58/2,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.05

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