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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.66, 3,537.99 and 897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.66, 3,537.99 and 897.48 is: 1,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.66 : 3,537.99 = 897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.66/3,537.99 = 897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.66x = 3,537.99 × 897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.66x = 3,175,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,275.27/2,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.22

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