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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.26, 3,552.49 and 887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.26, 3,552.49 and 887.33 is: 1,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.26 : 3,552.49 = 887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.26/3,552.49 = 887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.26x = 3,552.49 × 887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.26x = 3,152,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,229.08/2,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.03

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