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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.14, 3,535.90 and 1,899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.14, 3,535.90 and 1,899.44 is: 2,850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.14 : 3,535.90 = 1,899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.14/3,535.90 = 1,899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.14x = 3,535.90 × 1,899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.14x = 6,716,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,207.47/2,356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.51

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