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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.75, 3,522.46 and 889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.75, 3,522.46 and 889.11 is: 1,332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.75 : 3,522.46 = 889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.75/3,522.46 = 889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.75x = 3,522.46 × 889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.75x = 3,131,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,854.41/2,350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.28

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