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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.98, 3,521.16 and 887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.98, 3,521.16 and 887.04 is: 1,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.98 : 3,521.16 = 887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.98/3,521.16 = 887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.98x = 3,521.16 × 887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.98x = 3,123,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,409.77/2,347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.25

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