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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.33, 3,537.95 and 897.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.33, 3,537.95 and 897.37 is: 1,346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.33 : 3,537.95 = 897.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.33/3,537.95 = 897.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.33x = 3,537.95 × 897.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.33x = 3,174,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,850.19/2,358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.23

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