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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349, 3,525.09 and 888.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349, 3,525.09 and 888.23 is: 1,332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349 : 3,525.09 = 888.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349/3,525.09 = 888.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349x = 3,525.09 × 888.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349x = 3,131,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,096.17/2,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.95

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