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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.52, 3,522.57 and 887.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.52, 3,522.57 and 887.46 is: 1,331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.52 : 3,522.57 = 887.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.52/3,522.57 = 887.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.52x = 3,522.57 × 887.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.52x = 3,126,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,139.97/2,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.11

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