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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.78, 3,525.46 and 889.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.78, 3,525.46 and 889.34 is: 1,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.78 : 3,525.46 = 889.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.78/3,525.46 = 889.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.78x = 3,525.46 × 889.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.78x = 3,135,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,332.60/2,349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.31

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