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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.43, 3,526.16 and 889.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.43, 3,526.16 and 889.59 is: 1,334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.43 : 3,526.16 = 889.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.43/3,526.16 = 889.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.43x = 3,526.16 × 889.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.43x = 3,136,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,832.23/2,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.58

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