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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.16, 3,526.74 and 889.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.16, 3,526.74 and 889.97 is: 1,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.16 : 3,526.74 = 889.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.16/3,526.74 = 889.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.16x = 3,526.74 × 889.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.16x = 3,138,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,675.16/2,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.95

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