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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.17, 3,538.88 and 898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.17, 3,538.88 and 898.44 is: 1,347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.17 : 3,538.88 = 898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.17/3,538.88 = 898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.17x = 3,538.88 × 898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.17x = 3,179,466.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,466.86/2,359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.71

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