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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.46, 3,523.82 and 888.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.46, 3,523.82 and 888.81 is: 1,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.46 : 3,523.82 = 888.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.46/3,523.82 = 888.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.46x = 3,523.82 × 888.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.46x = 3,132,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,002.01/2,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.51

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