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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.12, 3,546.81 and 883.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.12, 3,546.81 and 883.47 is: 1,325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.12 : 3,546.81 = 883.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.12/3,546.81 = 883.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.12x = 3,546.81 × 883.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.12x = 3,133,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,500.23/2,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.44

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