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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.77, 3,523.96 and 888.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.77, 3,523.96 and 888.94 is: 1,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.77 : 3,523.96 = 888.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.77/3,523.96 = 888.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.77x = 3,523.96 × 888.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.77x = 3,132,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,589.00/2,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.58

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