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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.30, 3,524.88 and 891.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.30, 3,524.88 and 891.48 is: 1,336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.30 : 3,524.88 = 891.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.30/3,524.88 = 891.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.30x = 3,524.88 × 891.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.30x = 3,142,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,360.02/2,351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.44

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