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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.43, 3,526.28 and 891.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.43, 3,526.28 and 891.19 is: 1,335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.43 : 3,526.28 = 891.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.43/3,526.28 = 891.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.43x = 3,526.28 × 891.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.43x = 3,142,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,585.47/2,352.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.89

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