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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.51, 3,525.46 and 889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.51, 3,525.46 and 889.47 is: 1,334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.51 : 3,525.46 = 889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.51/3,525.46 = 889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.51x = 3,525.46 × 889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.51x = 3,135,790.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,790.91/2,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.09

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