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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.02, 3,527.46 and 890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.02, 3,527.46 and 890.56 is: 1,336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.02 : 3,527.46 = 890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.02/3,527.46 = 890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.02x = 3,527.46 × 890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.02x = 3,141,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,414.78/2,351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.19

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