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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.97, 3,521.85 and 886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.97, 3,521.85 and 886.88 is: 1,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.97 : 3,521.85 = 886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.97/3,521.85 = 886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.97x = 3,521.85 × 886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.97x = 3,123,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,440.72/2,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.71

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