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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.14, 3,524.22 and 888.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.14, 3,524.22 and 888.30 is: 1,332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.14 : 3,524.22 = 888.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.14/3,524.22 = 888.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.14x = 3,524.22 × 888.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.14x = 3,130,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,564.63/2,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.65

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