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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.02, 3,535.17 and 896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.02, 3,535.17 and 896.16 is: 1,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.02 : 3,535.17 = 896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.02/3,535.17 = 896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.02x = 3,535.17 × 896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.02x = 3,168,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,077.95/2,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.10

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