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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.15, 3,522.72 and 887.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.15, 3,522.72 and 887.29 is: 1,331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.15 : 3,522.72 = 887.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.15/3,522.72 = 887.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.15x = 3,522.72 × 887.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.15x = 3,125,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,674.23/2,348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.12

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