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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.48, 3,526.12 and 889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.48, 3,526.12 and 889.84 is: 1,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.48 : 3,526.12 = 889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.48/3,526.12 = 889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.48x = 3,526.12 × 889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.48x = 3,137,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,682.62/2,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.91

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