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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.16, 3,537.36 and 897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.16, 3,537.36 and 897.52 is: 1,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.16 : 3,537.36 = 897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.16/3,537.36 = 897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.16x = 3,537.36 × 897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.16x = 3,174,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,851.35/2,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.33

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