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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.12, 3,537.28 and 897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.12, 3,537.28 and 897.36 is: 1,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.12 : 3,537.28 = 897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.12/3,537.28 = 897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.12x = 3,537.28 × 897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.12x = 3,174,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,213.58/2,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.08

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