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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.03, 3,525.53 and 889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.03, 3,525.53 and 889.16 is: 1,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.03 : 3,525.53 = 889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.03/3,525.53 = 889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.03x = 3,525.53 × 889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.03x = 3,134,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,760.25/2,350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.92

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