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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.38, 3,523.18 and 887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.38, 3,523.18 and 887.55 is: 1,331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.38 : 3,523.18 = 887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.38/3,523.18 = 887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.38x = 3,523.18 × 887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.38x = 3,126,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,998.41/2,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.56

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