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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.32, 3,525.44 and 889.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.32, 3,525.44 and 889.58 is: 1,334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.32 : 3,525.44 = 889.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.32/3,525.44 = 889.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.32x = 3,525.44 × 889.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.32x = 3,136,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,160.92/2,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.35

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