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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.04, 3,522.58 and 887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.04, 3,522.58 and 887.20 is: 1,331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.04 : 3,522.58 = 887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.04/3,522.58 = 887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.04x = 3,522.58 × 887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.04x = 3,125,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,232.98/2,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.00

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