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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.32, 3,539.52 and 898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.32, 3,539.52 and 898.44 is: 1,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.32 : 3,539.52 = 898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.32/3,539.52 = 898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.32x = 3,539.52 × 898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.32x = 3,180,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,046.35/2,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.87

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