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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.50, 3,528.85 and 891.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.50, 3,528.85 and 891.75 is: 1,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.50 : 3,528.85 = 891.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.50/3,528.85 = 891.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.50x = 3,528.85 × 891.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.50x = 3,146,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,851.99/2,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.66

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