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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.51, 3,523.96 and 888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.51, 3,523.96 and 888.47 is: 1,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.51 : 3,523.96 = 888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.51/3,523.96 = 888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.51x = 3,523.96 × 888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.51x = 3,130,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,924.45/2,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.59

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