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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.52, 3,524.62 and 889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.52, 3,524.62 and 889.80 is: 1,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.52 : 3,524.62 = 889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.52/3,524.62 = 889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.52x = 3,524.62 × 889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.52x = 3,136,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,206.88/2,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.26

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