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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.12, 3,523.13 and 887.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.12, 3,523.13 and 887.69 is: 1,331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.12 : 3,523.13 = 887.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.12/3,523.13 = 887.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.12x = 3,523.13 × 887.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.12x = 3,127,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,447.27/2,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.89

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