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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.40, 3,533.58 and 1,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.40, 3,533.58 and 1,489 is: 2,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.40 : 3,533.58 = 1,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.40/3,533.58 = 1,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.40x = 3,533.58 × 1,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.40x = 5,261,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,500.62/2,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.80

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