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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.83, 3,525.21 and 889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.83, 3,525.21 and 889.44 is: 1,333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.83 : 3,525.21 = 889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.83/3,525.21 = 889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.83x = 3,525.21 × 889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.83x = 3,135,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,462.78/2,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.77

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