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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.04, 3,521.13 and 887.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.04, 3,521.13 and 887.56 is: 1,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.04 : 3,521.13 = 887.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.04/3,521.13 = 887.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.04x = 3,521.13 × 887.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.04x = 3,125,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,214.14/2,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.42

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