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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.47, 3,529.77 and 892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.47, 3,529.77 and 892.14 is: 1,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.47 : 3,529.77 = 892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.47/3,529.77 = 892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.47x = 3,529.77 × 892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.47x = 3,149,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,049.01/2,353.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.05

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