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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.79, 3,528.23 and 890.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.79, 3,528.23 and 890.91 is: 1,336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.79 : 3,528.23 = 890.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.79/3,528.23 = 890.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.79x = 3,528.23 × 890.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.79x = 3,143,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,330.93/2,351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.57

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