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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.50, 3,530.35 and 892.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.50, 3,530.35 and 892.75 is: 1,339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.50 : 3,530.35 = 892.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.50/3,530.35 = 892.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.50x = 3,530.35 × 892.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.50x = 3,151,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,719.96/2,353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.16

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