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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.21, 3,527.70 and 891.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.21, 3,527.70 and 891.10 is: 1,336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.21 : 3,527.70 = 891.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.21/3,527.70 = 891.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.21x = 3,527.70 × 891.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.21x = 3,143,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,533.47/2,352.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.42

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