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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.80, 3,539.60 and 898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.80, 3,539.60 and 898.10 is: 1,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.80 : 3,539.60 = 898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.80/3,539.60 = 898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.80x = 3,539.60 × 898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.80x = 3,178,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,914.76/2,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.68

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