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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.48, 3,526.77 and 890.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.48, 3,526.77 and 890.15 is: 1,335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.48 : 3,526.77 = 890.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.48/3,526.77 = 890.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.48x = 3,526.77 × 890.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.48x = 3,139,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,354.32/2,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.05

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