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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.16, 3,528.24 and 890.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.16, 3,528.24 and 890.97 is: 1,336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.16 : 3,528.24 = 890.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.16/3,528.24 = 890.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.16x = 3,528.24 × 890.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.16x = 3,143,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,555.99/2,352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.46

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