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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.28, 3,521.85 and 887.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.28, 3,521.85 and 887.37 is: 1,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.28 : 3,521.85 = 887.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.28/3,521.85 = 887.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.28x = 3,521.85 × 887.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.28x = 3,125,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,184.03/2,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.27

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