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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.62, 3,523.53 and 887.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.62, 3,523.53 and 887.79 is: 1,331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.62 : 3,523.53 = 887.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.62/3,523.53 = 887.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.62x = 3,523.53 × 887.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.62x = 3,128,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,154.70/2,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.91

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