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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.43, 3,516.48 and 1,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.43, 3,516.48 and 1,887.80 is: 2,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.43 : 3,516.48 = 1,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.43/3,516.48 = 1,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.43x = 3,516.48 × 1,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.43x = 6,638,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,638,393.36/2,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.74

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