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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.09, 3,520.55 and 886.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.09, 3,520.55 and 886.01 is: 1,328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.09 : 3,520.55 = 886.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.09/3,520.55 = 886.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.09x = 3,520.55 × 886.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.09x = 3,119,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,220.47/2,348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.41

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