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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.45, 3,521.64 and 886.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.45, 3,521.64 and 886.61 is: 1,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.45 : 3,521.64 = 886.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.45/3,521.64 = 886.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.45x = 3,521.64 × 886.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.45x = 3,122,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,333.37/2,347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.10

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