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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.22, 3,525.54 and 888.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.22, 3,525.54 and 888.37 is: 1,333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.22 : 3,525.54 = 888.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.22/3,525.54 = 888.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.22x = 3,525.54 × 888.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.22x = 3,131,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,983.97/2,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.20

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