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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.52, 3,521.61 and 887.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.52, 3,521.61 and 887.02 is: 1,330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.52 : 3,521.61 = 887.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.52/3,521.61 = 887.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.52x = 3,521.61 × 887.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.52x = 3,123,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,729.70/2,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.65

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