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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.44, 3,538.15 and 898.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.44, 3,538.15 and 898.07 is: 1,346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.44 : 3,538.15 = 898.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.44/3,538.15 = 898.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.44x = 3,538.15 × 898.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.44x = 3,177,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,486.43/2,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.71

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