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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.33, 3,519.32 and 886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.33, 3,519.32 and 886.68 is: 1,328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.33 : 3,519.32 = 886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.33/3,519.32 = 886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.33x = 3,519.32 × 886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.33x = 3,120,506.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,506.22/2,348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.82

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