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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.86, 3,523.02 and 888.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.86, 3,523.02 and 888.16 is: 1,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.86 : 3,523.02 = 888.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.86/3,523.02 = 888.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.86x = 3,523.02 × 888.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.86x = 3,129,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,005.44/2,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.14

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