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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.75, 3,523.71 and 887.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.75, 3,523.71 and 887.91 is: 1,332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.75 : 3,523.71 = 887.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.75/3,523.71 = 887.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.75x = 3,523.71 × 887.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.75x = 3,128,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,737.35/2,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.09

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