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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.24, 3,524.10 and 889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.24, 3,524.10 and 889.62 is: 1,334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.24 : 3,524.10 = 889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.24/3,524.10 = 889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.24x = 3,524.10 × 889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.24x = 3,135,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,109.84/2,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.52

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