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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.52, 3,523 and 888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.52, 3,523 and 888.72 is: 1,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.52 : 3,523 = 888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.52/3,523 = 888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.52x = 3,523 × 888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.52x = 3,130,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,960.56/2,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.03

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