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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.20, 3,538.80 and 898.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.20, 3,538.80 and 898.30 is: 1,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.20 : 3,538.80 = 898.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.20/3,538.80 = 898.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.20x = 3,538.80 × 898.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.20x = 3,178,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,904.04/2,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.45

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