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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.13, 3,539.04 and 898.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.13, 3,539.04 and 898.21 is: 1,346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.13 : 3,539.04 = 898.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.13/3,539.04 = 898.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.13x = 3,539.04 × 898.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.13x = 3,178,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,801.12/2,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.88

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