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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.79, 3,538.40 and 897.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.79, 3,538.40 and 897.96 is: 1,347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.79 : 3,538.40 = 897.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.79/3,538.40 = 897.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.79x = 3,538.40 × 897.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.79x = 3,177,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,341.66/2,358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.02

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