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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.51, 3,521.63 and 887.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.51, 3,521.63 and 887.78 is: 1,331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.51 : 3,521.63 = 887.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.51/3,521.63 = 887.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.51x = 3,521.63 × 887.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.51x = 3,126,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,432.68/2,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.24

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