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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.76, 3,523.92 and 889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.76, 3,523.92 and 889.24 is: 1,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.76 : 3,523.92 = 889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.76/3,523.92 = 889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.76x = 3,523.92 × 889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.76x = 3,133,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,610.62/2,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.59

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