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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.02, 3,539.12 and 897.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.02, 3,539.12 and 897.37 is: 1,346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.02 : 3,539.12 = 897.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.02/3,539.12 = 897.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.02x = 3,539.12 × 897.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.02x = 3,175,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,900.11/2,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.28

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