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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.36, 3,524.04 and 889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.36, 3,524.04 and 889.74 is: 1,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.36 : 3,524.04 = 889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.36/3,524.04 = 889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.36x = 3,524.04 × 889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.36x = 3,135,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,479.35/2,349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.61

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