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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.74, 3,520.52 and 885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.74, 3,520.52 and 885.96 is: 1,328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.74 : 3,520.52 = 885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.74/3,520.52 = 885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.74x = 3,520.52 × 885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.74x = 3,119,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,035.47/2,347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.53

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