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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.37, 3,527.67 and 890.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.37, 3,527.67 and 890.55 is: 1,336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.37 : 3,527.67 = 890.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.37/3,527.67 = 890.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.37x = 3,527.67 × 890.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.37x = 3,141,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,566.52/2,351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.06

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