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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.53, 3,523.73 and 888.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.53, 3,523.73 and 888.62 is: 1,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.53 : 3,523.73 = 888.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.53/3,523.73 = 888.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.53x = 3,523.73 × 888.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.53x = 3,131,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,234.89/2,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.14

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