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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.35, 3,525.21 and 889.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.35, 3,525.21 and 889.31 is: 1,333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.35 : 3,525.21 = 889.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.35/3,525.21 = 889.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.35x = 3,525.21 × 889.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.35x = 3,135,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,013.32/2,350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.85

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