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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.23, 3,523.52 and 888.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.23, 3,523.52 and 888.19 is: 1,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.23 : 3,523.52 = 888.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.23/3,523.52 = 888.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.23x = 3,523.52 × 888.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.23x = 3,129,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,548.64/2,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.16

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