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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.66, 3,524.49 and 888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.66, 3,524.49 and 888.47 is: 1,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.66 : 3,524.49 = 888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.66/3,524.49 = 888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.66x = 3,524.49 × 888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.66x = 3,131,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,396.73/2,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.70

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