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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.12, 3,524.28 and 888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.12, 3,524.28 and 888.27 is: 1,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.12 : 3,524.28 = 888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.12/3,524.28 = 888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.12x = 3,524.28 × 888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.12x = 3,130,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,512.20/2,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.63

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