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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.77, 3,527.70 and 889.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.77, 3,527.70 and 889.94 is: 1,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.77 : 3,527.70 = 889.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.77/3,527.70 = 889.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.77x = 3,527.70 × 889.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.77x = 3,139,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,431.98/2,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.49

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