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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.47, 3,519.61 and 885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.47, 3,519.61 and 885.38 is: 1,327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.47 : 3,519.61 = 885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.47/3,519.61 = 885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.47x = 3,519.61 × 885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.47x = 3,116,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,172.49/2,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.46

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