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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.72, 3,519.90 and 886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.72, 3,519.90 and 886.12 is: 1,328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.72 : 3,519.90 = 886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.72/3,519.90 = 886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.72x = 3,519.90 × 886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.72x = 3,119,053.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,053.79/2,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.55

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