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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.37, 3,523.05 and 887.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.37, 3,523.05 and 887.49 is: 1,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.37 : 3,523.05 = 887.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.37/3,523.05 = 887.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.37x = 3,523.05 × 887.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.37x = 3,126,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,671.64/2,348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.42

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