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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.37, 3,524.49 and 888.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.37, 3,524.49 and 888.49 is: 1,332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.37 : 3,524.49 = 888.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.37/3,524.49 = 888.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.37x = 3,524.49 × 888.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.37x = 3,131,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,474.12/2,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.33

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